Power down Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for devices and computers rather than lights or small appliances. 'Power down' suggests an orderly shutdown, often to avoid data loss or damage. Slightly more formal or technical than 'turn off'.
Spanish: apagar (un dispositivo) - desconectarPortuguese (BR): desligar (um dispositivo) - desligarPortuguese (PT): desligar (um dispositivo) - desligarChinese (Simplified): 关闭（设备）Chinese (Traditional): 關閉（設備）Hindi: बंद करना (डिवाइस)Arabic: إيقاف التشغيل - إغلاق الجهازBengali: বন্দ করা (যন্ত্র বা কম্পিউটার) - পাওয়ার ডাউন করাRussian: выключить (корректно) - завершить работуJapanese: シャットダウンする - 電源を切るVietnamese: tắt nguồnKorean: 전원을 끄다Turkish: kapatmak (düzenli şekilde) - güç kapatmakUrdu: بند کرنا (باقاعدہ طور پر) - پاور ڈاؤن کرناIndonesian: tắt nguồn
Example Sentences
Please power down your computer before leaving.
basic
The technician will power down the machine for maintenance.
basic
Always power down the device after use.
basic
Can you power down the server before we leave the office?
natural
"It’s freezing in here." "Yeah, they power down the heating system at night."
natural
If the lights flicker, the building might automatically power down during storms.
natural