defuse in Finnish
defuse in Finnish is purkaa, tehdä vaarattomaksi, laukaista — defuse means to remove the fuse or detonator from an explosive device.
defuse in Finnish
purkaa
(transitive) To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).
tehdä vaarattomaksi
(transitive) To remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb).
laukaista
(transitive, figurative) To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
purkaa jännitys
(transitive, figurative) To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.
What does "defuse" mean?
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verb To remove the fuse or detonator from an explosive device.
"The bomb squad managed to defuse the device safely."
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verb To make a tense or dangerous situation calmer.
"The diplomats are trying to defuse the escalating crisis."
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defuse in a sentence
- The bomb squad managed to defuse the device safely.
- The diplomats are trying to defuse the escalating crisis.
- She used humor to defuse the argument before it escalated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "defuse" in Finnish?
"defuse" in Finnish is purkaa, tehdä vaarattomaksi, laukaista. defuse means: To remove the fuse or detonator from an explosive device.
How do you use "defuse" in a sentence?
Example: "The bomb squad managed to defuse the device safely." In Finnish, "defuse" is purkaa, tehdä vaarattomaksi, laukaista.
Are there other ways to say "defuse" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "defuse": purkaa, tehdä vaarattomaksi, laukaista, purkaa jännitys.
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