Power off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈɔf

POW-er AWF

UK

pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈɒf

POW-uh OF

Definition

To turn off the electrical power to a device or machine so it stops working completely.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for electronics like computers, phones, or machines. More formal than 'turn off'. Used in instructions, buttons, or system messages ('Please power off your device'). Not used for lights (say 'turn off' the light).

• Spanish: apagar (dispositivo) - apagar (equipo electrónico)
• Portuguese (BR): desligar (dispositivo) - apagar (equipamento eletrônico)
• Portuguese (PT): desligar (dispositivo) - desligar (equipamento eletrônico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 关机 - 关闭电源
• Chinese (Traditional): 關機 - 關閉電源
• Hindi: बंद करना (डिवाइस/इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स)
• Arabic: إيقاف التشغيل - إغلاق الجهاز
• Bengali: বন্ধ করা - পাওয়ার বন্ধ করা
• Russian: выключить
• Japanese: 電源を切る
• Vietnamese: tắt nguồn
• Korean: 전원을 끄다
• Turkish: kapatmak (cihaz için) - gücünü kapatmak
• Urdu: بند کرنا (بجلی/پاور کے لیے)
• Indonesian: matikan - mematikan daya

Example Sentences

Please power off your computer before leaving.

basic

You should always power off the machine after use.

basic

I forgot to power off my phone last night.

basic

Hold the button to power off the device completely.

natural

If your tablet freezes, try to power off and restart it.

natural

After updates, the system asks you to power off and then turn it back on.

natural