Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defuel

verb

dih-fyool

Definition

To remove fuel from a vehicle or system.

Examples

Before performing maintenance on the aircraft, the crew must defuel it to ensure safety.
The team decided to defuel the generator before moving it to a new location.
He learned how to defuel the car properly before taking it to the mechanic.

Meaning

Defuel means to take out or reduce the amount of fuel from something, typically a vehicle or an aircraft, to make it safer for maintenance or to prepare it for transportation.