Power down
verb
To turn off a machine or computer system.
After finishing his work, John powered down his laptop.
Often appears as...
- power down the system
- power down the computer
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To reduce the amount of energy production or usage.
The power plant had to power down due to the decrease in demand for electricity.
Often appears as...
- power down for the night
- power down the generator
verb
To relax or calm down, especially after a period of intense activity.
After an infuriating argument, Tom had to take some time to power down and collect his thoughts.
Often appears as...
- power down after a fight
- power down before bedtime
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To turn off a machine or computer system.
After finishing his work, John powered down his laptop.
Often appears as...
- power down the system
- power down the computer
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To reduce the amount of energy production or usage.
The power plant had to power down due to the decrease in demand for electricity.
Often appears as...
- power down for the night
- power down the generator
verb
To relax or calm down, especially after a period of intense activity.
After an infuriating argument, Tom had to take some time to power down and collect his thoughts.
Often appears as...
- power down after a fight
- power down before bedtime
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Used specifically in tech contexts, like turning off devices or systems.
Before leaving the office, everyone must power down their computers.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Shutdown
Implies a full switch-off, not just putting it into standby mode.
The technicians will power down the servers for maintenance tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Sometimes used as a precautionary step in case of technical issues.
If the software update fails, power down your device immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Used specifically in tech contexts, like turning off devices or systems.
Before leaving the office, everyone must power down their computers.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Shutdown
Implies a full switch-off, not just putting it into standby mode.
The technicians will power down the servers for maintenance tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Sometimes used as a precautionary step in case of technical issues.
If the software update fails, power down your device immediately.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Used specifically in tech contexts, like turning off devices or systems.
Before leaving the office, everyone must power down their computers.
Pro Tip 2/3Complete Shutdown
Implies a full switch-off, not just putting it into standby mode.
The technicians will power down the servers for maintenance tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Measure
Sometimes used as a precautionary step in case of technical issues.
If the software update fails, power down your device immediately.
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