3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'POWER'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'POWER'

Power down

1. Cut the electricity supply to a computer or electronic device
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I POWERED DOWN my computer and went for lunch.

Power off

1. Cut the electricity to a computer or device to turn it off
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: You mustn't POWER it OFF while it is updating.

Power up

1. Turn a computer or electronic device on so that it is ready to use
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I POWERED UP my laptop and started work.

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