deactivate

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) no longer active or effective
  • verb: to make inactive or ineffective

Examples

  • They were able to 'deactivate' [=(more commonly) 'disarm'] the bomb.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'll be sure to note that in my log. Captain, I believe I'm feeling... anxiety. It is an intriguing sensation. Data, perhaps you should deactivate your emotion chip for now. Good idea, sir... Done. Data, there are times that I envy you. It's only me! We have wounded here. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact