Collocation
delete a file
Definition
to remove a file from a computer or device so it is no longer stored there
'delete a file' is a common English collocation. to remove a file from a computer or device so it is no longer stored there
delete + a/the + file
“I accidentally deleted a file with all my notes.”
Examples
- Be careful not to _____ a file you still need.
- I accidentally _____ a file with my homework in it.
- If you _____ the wrong file, you might lose important data.
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- She had to _____ a file to free up space on her phone.
- Before you _____ a file, check whether it has been backed up.
- The system won’t let you _____ a file while another program is using it.
- He tried to _____ a file, but it kept reappearing after a restart.
- Once you _____ a file from the recycle bin, it may be impossible to recover.
- IT asked us not to _____ any shared file without permission.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with