Meaning of the word defund in English

What does defund mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

defund

US /ˌdiːˈfʌnd/
UK /ˌdiːˈfʌnd/

Verb

to prevent from continuing to receive funds

Example:
Activists are calling to defund the police department.
The government decided to defund several public programs.