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defuse

/dɪˈfjuːz/

/dɪˈfjuz/

defuseverb

defused

Past Simple

defused

Past Participle

defusing

ing-form

/dɪˈfjuːz/

/dɪˈfjuz/

Translations

désamorcerau sens figuré, pour rendre une situation moins tendue ou moins dangereuse

The manager tried to defuse the argument between the two employees by suggesting a compromise.

Le directeur a essayé de désamorcer le conflit entre les deux employés en proposant un compromis.

désamorcerau sens propre, en parlant d’un engin explosif

The bomb squad was called in to defuse the suspicious package found at the airport.

L’équipe de déminage a été appelée pour désamorcer le colis suspect trouvé à l’aéroport.

Additional translations

apaiserau sens figuré, quand il s’agit surtout de calmer une tension ou un conflit

Definitions

To remove the fuse from an explosive device in order to prevent it from exploding.

The bomb squad was called in to defuse the suspicious package found at the airport.

To make a situation less tense or dangerous.

The manager tried to defuse the argument between the two employees by suggesting a compromise.

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