DECONFLICT Definition & Meaning

deconflict

[dee-kuhn-flikt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

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1. to avoid a potential clash or accident involving (nonenemy military operations, weaponry, etc.) in a particular combat area.
  to deconflict coalition forces from three nations.
2. to avoid such conflict in (a combat area).
  to deconflict airspace.
to adjust or coordinate so as to prevent or resolve conflict.
The witness never explained or deconflicted his earlier statements.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

deconfliction noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of deconflict¹

First recorded in 1970–75; de- ( def. ) + conflict ( def. )

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The president added that he’s repeatedly urged Israel to “deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties.”

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In his statement on Wednesday, Biden said he had “repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties.”

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President Joe Biden put out a statement in which he said he was “outraged and heartbroken,” that the aid workers were “brave and selfless,” and that “Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed help to civilians. … The United States has repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties.”

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The United States has repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties.”

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"The UK expects to see immediate action by Israel to end restrictions on humanitarian aid, deconflict with the UN and aid agencies, protect civilians and repair vital infrastructure."

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What does��deconflict mean?

Deconflict means to do something to avoid or remove the potential for conflict.Deconflict is especially used in a military context to refer to an action intended to avoid conflict between nonenemy forces in an area or to remove elements (such as weapons) that could lead to dangerous situations. It can also be used in everyday situations when there is disagreement or things are in opposition to each other.Example: We are in the process of deconflicting this zone by clearing it of all military personnel and equipment.

decondition decongest

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