disarm
gb/dɪsˈɑɹm/ us/dɪsˈɑɹm/
B2
Inglese
~ 9600
lefegyverez, lefegyverkezik, hatástalanít, kikapcsol
VERBO
B2
1
lefegyverez
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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."
Significato
take weapons away from someone
Collocazioni
disarm an attacker
|disarm the suspect
|disarm the rebels
|disarm the population
|agree to disarm
|call for disarmament
Sinonimi
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)
Contrari
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)
Temi
conflict
|law
|safety
|politics
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B2
2
hatástalanít
B2
kikapcsol
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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."
Significato
make bomb or system safe
Collocazioni
disarm a bomb
|disarm an explosive device
|disarm the alarm
|disarm the security system
|bomb-disposal experts disarmed
|successfully disarm
Sinonimi
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)
Contrari
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)
Temi
safety
|technology
|crime
|law
Definizione
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.
VERBO
C1
3
lefegyverez
C1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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."
Significato
make someone less angry or hostile
Collocazioni
disarm criticism
|disarm an opponent
|disarm someone with a smile
|disarm hostility
|disarm suspicion
|utterly disarming
Sinonimi
win over (focuses on gaining support or agreement, not specifically on reducing anger)
|
charm (emphasizes being attractive or pleasant, which can have the effect of disarming someone)
Contrari
provoke (to make someone more angry or upset, the opposite emotional effect)
|
alienate (to make someone feel distant or unfriendly toward you, instead of bringing them closer)
Temi
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
disarm
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɑɹm/
US/dɪsˈɑɹm/
Sillabe e accento
dis - arm (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (arm)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: disarm
- 3rd Person Singular: disarms
- Present Participle: disarming
- Past: disarmed
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- She managed to disarm the strict teacher with a smile.
- He always tries to disarm people with a smile when they are upset.