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Definition of defusing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conflict resolutionthe process of calming tense situations
- The defusing of the argument was swift and effective.
2.
bombsTECH. the act of deactivating explosive devicesTECH.
- Defusing requires careful handling of the bomb.
Adjective
1.
calmingmaking a situation less tense or dangerous
- Her defusing words helped to ease the tension in the room.
2.
safetyTECH. in the process of making a bomb safeTECH.
- The defusing team worked carefully on the device.
Origin of defusing
Latin, defusio (pouring out) + -ing (action)
Terms with defusing included in their meaning
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specialized team
unit or group that performs bomb defusing
Examples of defusing in a sentence
Effective defusing of conflicts can prevent escalation. Defusing of the device took hours. Training in defusing is crucial for safety. His defusing actions prevented a fight. The defusing atmosphere calmed everyone down. The defusing squad arrived at the scene promptly.
Defusing operations require nerves of steel.
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- French:apaisement, désamorçant, ...
- German:Deeskalation, beruhigend, ...
- Italian:disinnesco, calmante, ...
- Spanish:desactivación, calmante, ...
- Portuguese:desanuviamento, calmante, ...
- Chinese:缓和, 缓和的, ...
- Japanese:緩和, 落ち着かせる, ...
- Arabic:تَهْدِئَة, مُهَدِّئ, ...
- Hebrew:נִטְרוּל, מַרְגִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:разрядка, успокаивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заспокоєння, заспокійливий, ...
- Hindi:तनाव शमन, तनाव कम करने वाला, ...
Definition of defuse - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
conflictmake a tense situation less dangerous or hostile
- She defused the argument with a joke.
2.
bomb disarmamentTECH. remove the fuse from an explosive deviceTECH.
- The bomb squad defused the explosive safely..
Expressions with defuse
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reduce tension in a critical situation
The negotiator helped defuse a crisis during the talks.
reduce stress in a conflict situation
The mediator helped defuse tensions between the two parties.
make a tense situation calmer or less dangerous
She tried to defuse the situation before it got worse.
Origin of defuse
Latin, de (down) + fusus (poured)
Examples of defuse in a sentence
The mediator defused the situation quickly. Experts were called to defuse the situation. They managed to defuse the device just in time.
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- French:désamorcer, neutraliser, ...
- German:entschärfen, deaktivieren, ...
- Italian:disinnescare, disattivare, ...
- Spanish:desactivar, desarmar, ...
- Portuguese:desarmar, desativar, ...
- Chinese:缓和, 拆除, ...
- Japanese:和らげる, 解除する, ...
- Arabic:خَفَّفَ التوتر, نَزَعَ الفَتِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַרְגִּיעַ, לְנַטְרֵל, ...
- Russian:разрядить, обезвредить, ...
- Ukrainian:розрядити, знешкодити, ...
- Hindi:तनाव कम करना, बम का फ्यूज़ निकालना, ...
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