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to neutralize
01
neutralizzare, annullare
to take action to counter the effects of something
Transitive: to neutralize something undesirable
Example
In response to the cyberattack, the IT team worked to neutralize the malicious software and protect the company's data.
Environmental agencies are collaborating to neutralize the impact of industrial waste on local water sources.
02
dichiarare neutral, stabilire la neutralità
to officially declare or establish a territory, nation, or group as neutral, ensuring it remains uninvolved and protected during a conflict
Transitive: to neutralize a region
Example
The country sought to neutralize the region, ensuring it remained a neutral zone during the war.
Il paese cercò di dichiarare neutral la regione, assicurando che rimanesse una zona neutra durante la guerra.
The peace agreement was signed to neutralize the territory and prevent any military occupation.
L'accordo di pace è stato firmato per dichiarare neutral il territorio e prevenire qualsiasi occupazione militare.
03
neutralizzare, annullare
to make an acidic or alkaline substance neutral by adding a substance that cancels out its pH level
Transitive: to neutralize an acidic or alkaline substance
Example
The chemist used a base to neutralize the acid in the reaction.
Il chimico ha usato una base per neutralizzare l'acido nella reazione.
To neutralize the acidic soil, they added lime to balance the pH levels.
Per neutralizzare il terreno acido, hanno aggiunto calce per bilanciare i livelli di pH.
04
neutralizzare, disinnescare
to deactivate or render harmless a bomb or similar weapon by disarming or defusing it
Transitive: to neutralize a bomb or similar weapon
Example
The bomb squad was called in to neutralize the unexploded device found near the school.
La squadra di artificieri è stata chiamata per disinnescare il congegno inesploso trovato vicino alla scuola.
The technician carefully neutralized the bomb by cutting the right wires.
Il tecnico ha disinnescato la bomba tagliando i fili giusti.
05
neutralizzare, eliminare
to eliminate a threat by killing or incapacitating someone who poses danger
Transitive: to neutralize sb
Example
The military operation aimed to neutralize the insurgent leaders.
L'operazione militare mirava a eliminare i leader insurrezionali.
The police officer was forced to neutralize the armed suspect to prevent further violence.
L'agente di polizia è stato costretto a neutralizzare l sospetto armato per prevenire ulteriori violenze.
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neuter
Verb
neutral
Adjective
neutralize
Verb
neutralized
Adjective
neutralized
Adjective
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