Power on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

POW-er-awn

UK

pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈɒn

POW-uh-on

Definition

To turn on a device or machine by supplying it with electricity or activating its power function.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly for electronic devices (computers, TVs, phones, etc.). Slightly more technical/formal than 'turn on'. Common in tech support, manuals, and instructions. Usually refers to pressing a button or switch that activates the device.

• Spanish: encender (dispositivo) - prender (dispositivo)
• Portuguese (BR): ligar (dispositivo) - ativar (dispositivo)
• Portuguese (PT): ligar (dispositivo) - ativar (dispositivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 开机 - 启动
• Chinese (Traditional): 開機 - 啟動
• Hindi: पावर ऑन करना - चालू करना (डिवाइस)
• Arabic: تشغيل (الجهاز)
• Bengali: চালু করা - পাওয়ার অন করা
• Russian: включить - запустить (устройство)
• Japanese: 電源を入れる
• Vietnamese: bật nguồn
• Korean: 전원을 켜다
• Turkish: açmak (elektronik için) - cihazı başlatmak
• Urdu: چلانا - پاور آن کرنا
• Indonesian: menyalakan - menghidupkan (perangkat)

Example Sentences

Please power on the computer before starting.

basic

You have to power on the TV with the remote.

basic

If the phone does not power on, check the battery.

basic

Hold down the button until the device powers on.

natural

Sometimes my laptop won't power on after being unplugged.

natural

Just tap here to quickly power on the speaker.

natural