How to Pronounce "power grab"
expression
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈɡɹæb
POW-er grab
pˈaʊɐ/ /ɡɹˈæb
POW-uh grab
Definition
A power grab is when someone tries to take control, usually in a forceful or unfair way, especially in politics or organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈɡɹæb
British English
pˈaʊɐ/ /ɡɹˈæb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er grab
UK
POW-uh grab
Listen in Context
The president's actions looked like a power grab.
Many people feared a power grab by the military.
The new law was criticized as a power grab.
After the CEO was fired, there was a sudden power grab among top managers.