English to English Dictionary

Deactivation

The process of making something inactive or non-functional.

Dead

No longer alive; having lost life.

Dead Person

A human being who has died.

Dead end

A street or path that is closed at one end.

Dead leaf

A detached leaf from a deciduous tree that has withered, dried, and turned brown or yellow.

Dead of night

The darkest, quietest, and most active part of the night, usually around midnight or the early hours before dawn.

Dead-giveaway

An unmistakable and obvious revelation or indication of something secret or hidden.

Dead-heat

A contest, race, or competition in which two or more competitors finish in an exact tie.

Dead-letter

An undeliverable letter that cannot be delivered to the recipient or returned to the sender.

Dead-run

A continuous, unhindered dash or run at full speed.

Dead-to-the-world

Fast asleep and completely unaware of one's surroundings.

Deadhead

A person who follows a band or artist, especially the Grateful Dead, on tour.