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power

/ˈpawɚ/

US UK

noun

plural -ers

[noncount] :the ability or right to control people or things

She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power.

a politician who is hungry for power = a power-hungry politician

The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay.

The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders.

She had them in her power. [=she controlled them]

I'm sorry, but I don't have it in my power to help you. [=I don't have the power to help you; I can't help you] - often + over

He has no power over me.

[noncount] :political control of a country or area

After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son.

the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president

The president was removed from power in the recent uprising.

The new government has taken power.

The latest elections put a new (political) party in power.

The rebels rose/came to power several years ago. - see also black power, flower power

[count] a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations

A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry.

Our state is now the region's leading economic power.

a country that has a lot of influence and military strength

a foreign power

the European powers - see also great power, superpower, world power

[noncount] physical force or strength

Getting the floor clean required lots of muscle power. - often + of

I was impressed by the sheer power of her tennis serve.

the power of hurricane winds

military force

They are threatening to use air/military power to resolve the conflict. - see also balance of power, firepower, sea power

the energy or force that someone or something can produce for movement, work, etc.

He could not walk under his own power. [=he could not walk without help]

The machines are running at full power. [=are doing as much work as they can possibly do]

an ability to do something [count]

It's an old story, but it still has the power to frighten children.

You have the power to change your life.

I'll do everything within/in my power to help. [=I'll do everything that I can to help]

It's in your power [=you have the ability] to change the way things are done here. - often + of

He's studying the healing powers of various plants.

She lost the power of speech. [=she was no longer able to speak]

Some things are beyond the power of human understanding.

He used all of his powers of persuasion, but she still would not agree. [noncount]

Each member of the club has equal voting power.

The new computer is tiny but has more computing power than many desktop computers.

His position gives him great bargaining power. - see also buying power, purchasing power, staying power

[noncount] :the ability to influence or affect people or things

It was a speech of great power.

A good lawyer is able to argue with power and conviction. - often + of

the power of art/love/religion/television

Great poetry reminds us of the power of language. - see also drawing power, pulling power

the right to do something :legal or official authority to do something [count]

You have the power to decide whether or not you'll agree to do it.

The President has the power to veto laws passed by Congress. [noncount]

The board of directors has given her power to negotiate the contract. - see also power of attorney

[noncount] energy that can be collected and used to operate machines

electrical/nuclear/solar/wind/battery power

The car's engine yields more power while using less fuel. - see also horsepower, manpower

the electricity that people use

We lost power during the storm.

Do you know how many watts of power your refrigerator uses per day?

[count] mathematics

the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself

5 (raised) to the third power is 125. [=5 x 5 x 5 = 125]

a number that results from multiplying a number by itself

8 is a power of 2 because 2 x 2 x 2 is equal to 8.

[noncount] technical :the ability of an optical device (such as a telescope) to make objects look bigger

the power [=magnification] of a microscope/telescope

a telescope of high power

synonyms power, authority, jurisdiction, command, and dominion mean the right or ability to govern, rule, or strongly influence people or situations. power is a general word that suggests the ability to control or influence what is done, felt, etc.

the power of the throne

the power to appoint judges

The movie has the power to shape public opinion. authority suggests power that has been given to someone for a specific purpose and that has certain limits.

She gave her nephew the authority to manage the estate on her behalf. jurisdiction refers to official, legal power that has certain limits.

This matter is outside the court's jurisdiction. command refers to the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to make decisions and to force people to behave in a desired way.

He was given command of the regiment. dominion is a formal word that stresses the greatest or highest power or authority.

The country no longer has dominion over the island.

do (someone) a power of good

Brit informal + old-fashioned :to help someone physically or mentally :to make someone feel better

I think spending a day outside in the sunshine would do you a power of good. [=(US) do you a world of good]

more power to you

US or Brit more power to your elbow

informal - used to say that you approve of what someone is doing and hope it will be successful

If he wants to write a book, more power to him!

the corridors/halls of power

places where people talk about issues and make important decisions especially about political matters

the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

the power behind the throne

the person who secretly controls a country, organization, etc., by controlling the actions and decisions of the official leader

He's the company president, but his assistant is the (real) power behind the throne.

the powers that be

the people who decide what is allowed or acceptable in a group, organization, etc.

The students wanted to have a big party, but the powers that be didn't approve.

I applied for the job, but I guess the powers that be didn't think I was qualified.

verb

-ers; -ered; -ering

[+ obj] :to supply (something) with power - usually used as (be) powered

The entire village is powered by wind. - see also powered

always followed by an adverb or preposition :to move with great speed or force [no obj]

The running back powered through the defensive line. - often used figuratively

The band powered through a number of new songs before playing some of their classics. [+ obj]

He powered the ball past the goalie.

She powered her way to the finish line.

power up

[phrasal verb]

power up (something) or power (something) up :to make (a machine) ready for use by supplying it with electricity

I powered up [=started up, turned on] the computer.

adjective

always used before a noun

of or relating to electrical power

a power supply/source/failure/outage

Someone from the power [=electric] company called.

Power lines [=wires that carry electricity] run along the west side of the street.

operated by using electricity rather than a person's strength

a power drill/saw

power tools

The car comes equipped with power windows.

having great strength or power

a power running back

a power pitcher

involving important people who meet to discuss business or political affairs

a power breakfast/lunch

b of clothing :having a formal or impressive quality that is meant to make you look powerful and important

a power suit

(US) He was wearing a red power tie.

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