1. to remove from a selected state or position; to cancel a previous selection
Usage: computing; technology
2. to remove someone from a position or candidacy, especially in politics
Usage: British politics

Examples

• Click the checkbox again to deselect the item.
• You can deselect multiple files by holding Ctrl and clicking them.
• The party decided to deselect the incumbent candidate.
• To deselect all items, press Ctrl+D.
• The local committee voted to deselect their MP.
• Make sure to deselect any unwanted options before proceeding.
• She was deselected as the party’s nominee after the scandal.