A Geoworks version 1.x term meaning to separate a composite object into its distinct parts so that you can work with them individually. In NewDeal Office, this feature has been replaced with Ungroup.

To disorder; to make shapeless.

To remove the fuse from; to deactivate (a bomb or other explosive device) or make it ineffective.

remove the triggering device from

To make less dangerous; as, to defuse a tense confrontation between demonstrators and police.