deactivating

/D IY0 AE1 K T IH0 V EY0 T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To make something inactive or no longer effective

  2. 2

    To prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)

  3. 3

    To remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service

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