Collocation
delete a file
to remove a file from a computer or device so it is no longer stored there
Definition
'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 file
“Please delete a file you no longer need to free up space.”
Examples
- I accidentally deleted a file from my laptop.
- If you delete a file, it may still be in the recycle bin.
- He deleted a file and then realized it contained the final report.
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- Before you delete a file, make sure you have a backup.
- Our system automatically deletes a file after 30 days of inactivity.
- She tried to delete a file, but she did not have permission.
- The script deletes a file as soon as it finishes processing the data.
- Do not delete a file that the program is currently using.
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