Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of arms or a means of defense

“The protesters attempted to disarm the police officer.”

2. verb

to cause (a bomb, etc.) to stop working

“The device was designed to disarm after five minutes.”

3. verb

to make (someone) give up their aggressive or threatening behavior

“The diplomat tried to disarm the hostile country’s leader.”

4. noun

the act of depriving someone of a means of defense

“The disarm was a key step in the negotiations.”

5. noun

a device that disables a bomb or explosive

“The team used a disarm to defuse the bomb.”