The difference between Allocate and Detach

When used as verbs, allocate means to set aside for a purpose, whereas detach means to take apart from.


check bellow for the other definitions of Allocate and Detach

  1. Allocate as a verb:

    To set aside for a purpose.

  2. Allocate as a verb:

    To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition .

    Examples:

    "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."

  3. Allocate as a verb (computing):

    To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.

  1. Detach as a verb (transitive):

    To take apart from; to take off.

    Examples:

    "to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"

  2. Detach as a verb (transitive, military):

    To separate for a special object or use.

    Examples:

    "to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"

  3. Detach as a verb (intransitive):

    To come off something.

    Examples:

    "Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."