sheep dip

• Chemische Lösung, die zur Bekämpfung von Parasiten bei Schafen verwendet wird, oder der Vorgang, Schafe in eine solche Lösung zu tauchen. Im Computerslang kann es auch eine Sicherheitsmaßnahme bezeichnen, bei der ein Gerät vorübergehend in einem geschützten Netz isoliert wird, um es zu scannen oder zu aktualisieren.

A chemical solution used to kill parasites on sheep, or a process of immersing sheep in such a solution. In computing slang, it can also refer to a security measure where a device is temporarily connected to a secure network for scanning or updates.

1. Liquid for sheep treatmentB2formal

   A chemical liquid used to kill parasites and protect sheep from diseases.

   Mittel zur Behandlung von Schafen

   • The farmer prepared the sheep dip for the flock.
   • Sheep must be treated with sheep dip annually.
   • The sheep dip solution is toxic if ingested.

2. Political tacticC1informalbritish

   A strategy where a politician or public figure briefly steps away from controversy to avoid negative attention.

   Politische Taktik

   • The scandal forced the minister to take a sheep dip from public view.
   • He used a sheep dip to avoid answering the tough questions.
   • The party's sheep dip strategy backfired when the media noticed.