uninstall
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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uninstallsimple
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uninstallssimple
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have uninstalledperfect
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has uninstalledperfect
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am uninstallingprogressive
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are uninstallingprogressive
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is uninstallingprogressive
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have been uninstallingperfect progressive
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has been uninstallingperfect progressive
Past
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uninstalledsimple
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had uninstalledperfect
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was uninstallingprogressive
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were uninstallingprogressive
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had been uninstallingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of uninstall
First recorded in 1980–85; un- 2 ( def. ) + install ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It advised users to uninstall the software or update to its latest version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He suggests that the smoke alarm industry has a responsibility to reduce nuisance alarms, which sometimes cause people to deactivate or uninstall the devices – a huge safety risk.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
It said employees “are required to uninstall TikTok on service phones and other official devices as soon as possible if they have previously installed it.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
Essentially, you need to uninstall and then reinstall drivers that manage the battery.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
You'd also like to be able to uninstall the program.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John
Around the same time, U.S. app uninstalls for ChatGPT jumped 295%, which Sensor Tower linked to backlash over OpenAI’s deal with the Defense Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Day-over-day uninstalls of the company's Chat GPT mobile app reportedly surged to 295% on Saturday, compared to a typical 9%.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Every time they get into a fight, she uninstalls the apps.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2016
On Wednesday, crews uninstalled the metal tower from a steep, now-charred hillside overlooking Eaton Canyon, where it has stood since 1971.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025
I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the program, checked my display and text size settings and launched the Google Earth repair tool, all to no avail.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
As for Xbox, I’m afraid that it too is one of the apps that comes with Windows and can’t be uninstalled without resorting to the PowerShell.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
You’ll be told that the app will be uninstalled, so click “Uninstall” again.
From The Verge ● Sep. 23, 2021
The other 50% of the time, random error messages including "An error has occurred because an error of type 42 has occurred" and "Windows 95 uninstalled successfully" will be displayed.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
“If you’re still experiencing issues we recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the app,” the account posted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
From identifying affected IT systems to decrypting servers, uninstalling non-functional applications, blocking connections, disabling accounts, and restoring uninfected backups, each step can create bottlenecks.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2024
As prominent streamers voiced their support for Nickmercs, some of “Call of Duty’s” millions of global players seemingly began uninstalling various installments of the popular franchise from their consoles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
Google was ordered by India on Thursday not to restrict smartphone users from uninstalling its pre-installed apps like Google Maps and Gmail.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2022
Because they hang on a knob or handle without restricting door movement, you don’t need to worry about uninstalling them during an emergency.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2021
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