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to neutralize
01
to take action to counter the effects of something
Transitive: to neutralize something undesirable
Examples
In response to the cyberattack, the IT team worked to neutralize the malicious software and protect the company's data.
02
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
Examples
The country sought to neutralize the region, ensuring it remained a neutral zone during the war.
03
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
Examples
The chemist used a base to neutralize the acid in the reaction.
04
to deactivate or render harmless a bomb or similar weapon by disarming or defusing it
Transitive: to neutralize a bomb or similar weapon
Examples
The bomb squad was called in to neutralize the unexploded device found near the school.
05
to eliminate a threat by killing or incapacitating someone who poses danger
Transitive: to neutralize sb
Examples
The military operation aimed to neutralize the insurgent leaders.
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