How to Pronounce "power up"
expression
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈəp
POW-er uhp
pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈʌp
POW-uh uhp
Definition
To turn on a machine or device and make it ready for use. In video games, it can also mean gaining more strength or special abilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈəp
British English
pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er uhp
UK
POW-uh uhp
Listen in Context
Please power up the computer before the meeting.
The robot began to power up when I pressed the button.
You need to power up the console to play the game.
It took forever for my phone to power up this morning.