power

US /ˈpaʊɚ/

UK /'paʊə(r)/

A1

other

  • The ability to do something or act in a particular way.
  • The authority or right to control or command.
  • Electrical energy.
  • The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.
  • Mechanical energy.

noun

  • Legal or official right to perform certain actions
  • Ability to move forcefully and quickly
  • Energy of something (e.g. electricity or fuel)
  • Mathematical way to multiply a number
  • A state or country that has great political or military strength.
  • Condition of being in political control
  • Physical force, energy, and strength

verb

  • To give energy to something, e.g. by electricity
  • To move something forcefully and quickly

other

  • Increase the power or speed of.
  • Supply (an appliance) with mechanical or electrical energy.

Examples

The transmitter is operating on reduced power.

major European powers such as France and Germany