1. to remove fuel from (an aircraft, vehicle, or tank)
Usage: transitive verb; technical/aviation

Examples

• The ground crew had to defuel the aircraft before maintenance.
• They defueled the tank to prevent any safety hazards.
• The pilot requested that the plane be defueled after landing.
• Defueling procedures must follow strict safety protocols.
• The mechanic defueled the generator before servicing it.