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defuse

/dɪˈfjuːz/

/dɪˈfjuz/

defuseverb

defused

Past Simple

defused

Past Participle

defusing

Gerund

/dɪˈfjuːz/

/dɪˈfjuz/

Translations

The technician was able to defuse the bomb safely.

Техник смог безопасно разрядить бомбу.

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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