disarm
gb/dɪsˈɑɹm/ us/dɪsˈɑɹm/
B2
Englanti
~ 9600
lefegyverez, lefegyverkezik, hatástalanít, kikapcsol
VERBI
B2
1
lefegyverez
B2
Käyttömalli:
to disarm [someone/group/country]
Police managed to disarm the attacker before anyone was hurt.
A rendőröknek sikerült lefegyverezniük a támadót, mielőtt bárki megsérült volna.
The peace agreement required both sides to disarm within six months.
A békemegállapodás előírta, hogy mindkét félnek hat hónapon belül le kell fegyverkeznie.
International observers were sent to monitor whether the militia groups actually disarmed.
The government promised to disarm the rebels in exchange for political reforms.
Oppijaesimerkit
The officer quickly disarmed the man.
A rendőr gyorsan lefegyverezte a férfit.
After the war, the country had to disarm.
A háború után az országnak le kellett fegyverkeznie.
Soldiers came to disarm the local groups.
They signed a plan to disarm their army.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse "disarm" with "demilitarize." Use "disarm" for taking weapons from people, groups, or a country, and "demilitarize" mainly for removing military forces or weapons from a specific area or zone. Learners may also incorrectly say *"disarm his weapon"; natural English is "disarm him" or "take his weapon away."
Merkitys
take weapons away from someone
Kollokaatiot
disarm an attacker
|disarm the suspect
|disarm the rebels
|disarm the population
|agree to disarm
|call for disarmament
Synonyymit
deprive of weapons (more formal, often used in written or legal contexts rather than everyday speech)
|
demilitarize (used mainly about removing military forces or weapons from an area or country, not usually a single person)
Antonyymit
arm (to give weapons to someone, the direct opposite of taking weapons away)
|
rearm (to give weapons again after they were taken away, opposite process over time)
Teemat
conflict
|law
|safety
|politics
Määritelmä
to take away guns or other weapons from a person, group, or country so they cannot use them
To take weapons away from a person, group, or country, or to make them give up their weapons so they can no longer fight.
VERBI
B2
2
hatástalanít
B2
kikapcsol
A2
Käyttömalli:
to disarm [a bomb/alarm/device]
Specialists worked for hours to safely disarm the bomb.
A szakemberek órákon át dolgoztak azon, hogy biztonságosan hatástalanítsák a bombát.
Please remember to disarm the alarm before you open the door.
Kérlek, ne felejtsd el kikapcsolni a riasztót, mielőtt kinyitod az ajtót.
The device exploded while they were trying to disarm it.
Once the security system is disarmed, the technicians can begin repairs.
Oppijaesimerkit
The police robot disarmed the bomb.
A rendőrségi robot hatástalanította a bombát.
She forgot to disarm the alarm and it rang loudly.
Elfelejtette kikapcsolni a riasztót, és az hangosan megszólalt.
Experts disarmed the explosive device in the street.
You need a code to disarm the security system.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use "turn off" instead of "disarm" for bombs and explosives. While "turn off" can work for alarms or systems, for bombs or dangerous devices, "disarm" or "deactivate" is more natural. Also avoid saying *"disarm the door"; say "disarm the alarm" or "disarm the security system."
Merkitys
make bomb or system safe
Kollokaatiot
disarm a bomb
|disarm an explosive device
|disarm the alarm
|disarm the security system
|bomb-disposal experts disarmed
|successfully disarm
Synonyymit
deactivate (more technical and neutral, used broadly for switching off any kind of device)
|
disable (emphasizes making something unable to function, not always with the idea of safety)
Antonyymit
arm (for bombs or systems, means to set them so they are ready to explode or trigger)
|
activate (to start something working, opposite of making it unable to work)
Teemat
safety
|technology
|crime
|law
Määritelmä
to stop a bomb, alarm, or other device from working so it cannot hurt anyone or make a signal
To make a bomb, weapon system, alarm, or other security device unable to work, especially so that it cannot cause harm or no longer reacts.
VERBI
C1
3
lefegyverez
C1
Käyttömalli:
to disarm [someone] (with [something])
His honesty about the mistake completely disarmed his critics.
Az, hogy őszintén beszélt a hibáról, teljesen lefegyverezte a bírálóit.
She disarmed the angry customer with a sincere apology.
Egy őszinte bocsánatkéréssel lefegyverezte a dühös ügyfelet.
Her shy smile disarmed him, and he decided not to argue further.
The speaker began with a joke to disarm the tense audience.
Oppijaesimerkit
Her warm smile disarmed him.
A kedves mosolya lefegyverezte.
He disarmed his boss with a simple, honest answer.
Egy egyszerű, őszinte válasszal lefegyverezte a főnökét.
The joke disarmed the angry crowd.
She tried to disarm her friend with kind words.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is still about physical weapons. In this sense, "disarm" is figurative: you are taking away a person's emotional "weapons" like anger or criticism, not real guns. Do not say *"disarm his anger from him"; instead say "disarm his anger" or "disarm him with a smile."
Merkitys
make someone less angry or hostile
Kollokaatiot
disarm criticism
|disarm an opponent
|disarm someone with a smile
|disarm hostility
|disarm suspicion
|utterly disarming
Synonyymit
win over (focuses on gaining support or agreement, not specifically on reducing anger)
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charm (emphasizes being attractive or pleasant, which can have the effect of disarming someone)
Antonyymit
provoke (to make someone more angry or upset, the opposite emotional effect)
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alienate (to make someone feel distant or unfriendly toward you, instead of bringing them closer)
Teemat
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
Määritelmä
to make a person stop feeling angry or against you, often because you are kind or friendly
To make someone feel less angry, critical, or hostile, often by being very polite, honest, or charming.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
disarm
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɑɹm/
US/dɪsˈɑɹm/
Tavut ja painotus
dis - arm (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (arm)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: disarm
- 3rd Person Singular: disarms
- Present Participle: disarming
- Past: disarmed
Sanaperhe
Forms
disarms
verb
disarming
verb
disarmed
verb
Core family
arm
verb A1
disarmament
noun B2
Related words
armed
adjective
unarmed
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
disarmingly
adverb
armament
noun C1
Ilmaukset
disarm a bomb
1/dɪsˈɑɹm ə bˈɑm/
fixed phrase
make a bomb safe
to stop a bomb from working so that it cannot explode and hurt people
Esimerkit
- The army called in specialists to disarm the bomb.
- Robots are often used to disarm a bomb from a safe distance.
disarm someone with a smile
1/dɪsˈɑɹm sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪθ ə smˈaɪl/
idiom
calm or win over by smiling
to make a person less angry or less strict by giving them a friendly smile
Esimerkit
- She managed to disarm the strict teacher with a smile.
- He always tries to disarm people with a smile when they are upset.