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

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

“Users that have malicious versions of the app downloaded to their devices are warned and prompted to uninstall the app.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

If you decide you miss the app after you uninstall it, don’t worry — you can go on back to the Google Play Store and reinstall it.

From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2022

How to uninstall apps from a Chromebook Click the little circle on the bottom-left corner of your screen to pull up the Launcher.

From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2022

First, you ought to uninstall or turn off any network services you're not using.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John