Power off: meaning, definitions and examples

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power off

[ ˈpaʊər ɒf ]

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technology

To shut down or switch off a device or machine, typically by pressing a button or using a menu option.

Synonyms

shut down, switch off, turn off

Examples of usage

Remember to power off your computer before leaving the office.
The technician instructed us to power off the device to prevent damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "power off" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desligar

🇮🇳 बंद करना (band karna)

🇩🇪 ausschalten

🇮🇩 matikan

🇺🇦 вимкнути

🇵🇱 wyłączyć

🇯🇵 電源を切る (dengen o kiru)

🇫🇷 éteindre

🇪🇸 apagar

🇹🇷 kapatmak

🇰🇷 전원 끄기 (jeonwon kkeugi)

🇸🇦 إيقاف التشغيل (i'iqaf altashghil)

🇨🇿 vypnout

🇸🇰 vypnúť

🇨🇳 关机 (guān jī)

🇸🇮 izklopiti

🇮🇸 slökkva á

🇰🇿 өшіру (ösiru)

🇬🇪 გამორთვა (gamotva)

🇦🇿 söndürmək

🇲🇽 apagar

Word origin

The term 'power off' originates from the combination of the words 'power' and 'off', indicating the action of turning off or shutting down a device or machine. With the advancement of technology, the concept of powering off devices has become essential to conserve energy and prevent damage. The phrase is commonly used in the context of computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices.