How to Pronounce "power down"
expression
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
POW-er DOWN
pˈaʊɐ/ /dˈaʊn
POW-uh DOWN
Definition
To turn off a machine, device, or computer by cutting its power supply in an orderly way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
pˈaʊɐ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er DOWN
UK
POW-uh DOWN
Listen in Context
Please power down your computer before leaving.
The technician will power down the machine for maintenance.
Always power down the device after use.
Can you power down the server before we leave the office?