uninstall

American  

[uhn-in-stawl] / ˌʌn ɪnˈstɔl /

Or uninstal

verb (used with object)

Digital Technology.

1. to remove (a software program) from a computer or computer system.

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uninstall British  

/ ˈʌnɪnˌstɔːl /

verb

1. computing to remove (a program)

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Other Word Forms

• uninstaller
  noun

Etymology

Origin of uninstall

First recorded in 1980–85; un- ² ( def. ) + install ( def. )

Example Sentences

On an Android phone, you can delete many apps quickly by dragging each icon to the top of the screen to the Uninstall option.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2023

And, yes, you’ll get a new window in which you’ll have to again click on Uninstall Feature Update.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2022

You can also right-click and select Uninstall or just double-click on the program.

From The Verge • May 4, 2022

The steps for Android users depend on system software, but try pressing down and dragging an app to the Uninstall icon at the top of the screen.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021

Tap on each app and hit Uninstall to remove it as well as any data it has created.

From Time • Jan. 13, 2015