dele

[dee-lee]

verb (used with object)

deled, deleing 

1. to delete.

noun

1. a mark, as or , used to indicate matter to be deleted.

dele

/ ˈdiːlɪ /

noun

1. a sign ( ) indicating that typeset matter is to be deleted Compare stet

verb

1. (tr) to mark (matter to be deleted) with a dele

Word History and Origins

Origin of dele¹

1695–1705; < Latin dēlē (2nd person singular imperative of dēlēre ), equivalent to dēl- destroy + -ē imperative ending

Word History and Origins

Origin of dele¹

C18: from Latin: delete (imperative), from dēlēre to destroy, obliterate; see _delete

Example Sentences

As for any fans still on free agent watch, Dele Alli has left Serie A club Como after his contract was terminated, while the likes of former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen and Chelsea's 2021 Champions League-winning captain Cesar Azpilicueta are still without a club.

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United's previous entry into round two of the competition was in 2014 and ended in embarrassing fashion with a 4-0 defeat at then League One MK Dons, who had an 18-year-old Dele Alli in their side.

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Mourinho's man-management style hasn't always worked of course - his spells at Manchester United and Tottenham featured high-profile spats with high-profile players, such as Paul Pogba and Dele Alli.

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Modern-day Mourinho has had his man-management sometimes called into question - think Dele Alli at Tottenham and Paul Pogba at Manchester United.

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Meanwhile, midfielder Dele Alli continues to train with the club despite his contract expiring in the summer but it remains to be seen whether the 28-year-old will be offered a new deal.

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