v. To stop the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
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v. stop the fibrillation and restore normal contractions, usually by means of electric shocks
Word Usage
"Like many Americans who want to help the president succeed, I'm waiting for the Big Idea to come out of the White House that will defibrillate our economy."