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power

n. · v. · adj.
US //ˈpaʊɝ// UK //pˈaʊɐ// pow·er
  1. 1 control or influence (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the ability to control people or things, or to influence how they behave.

    the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

    Example

    The new president has the power to change the country's laws.

    Example

    The executive branch holds the power to veto legislation, though this authority is balanced by the oversight of the judicial system.
  2. 2 electricity (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    energy that is used to provide light or heat, or to make machines work.

    electrical energy supplied to a building, device, or area.

    Example

    The storm was so bad that the power went out for three hours.

    Example

    The data centre requires a constant supply of power to ensure that the servers remain operational during peak traffic periods.
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  1. 3 physical strength (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    physical strength or force.

    physical might or the capacity to exert great force.

    Example

    The boxer used all his power to win the final round.

    Example

    The engine's power was evident as the heavy truck climbed the steep mountain pass without slowing down.
  2. 4 math exponent (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Math

    the number of times you multiply a number by itself.

    the product of multiplying a number by itself a specified number of times.

    Example

    Two to the power of three is eight.

    Example

    In this equation, the variable is raised to the fourth power, which significantly increases the value as x grows.
  3. 5 to supply energy (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to provide the energy or electricity that a machine needs to work.

    to supply a device or machine with mechanical or electrical energy.

    Example

    This small battery can power the entire radio for a week.

    Example

    The remote village is now powered entirely by solar panels installed on the roofs of the local school and clinic.
  4. 6 impressive (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Dialect

    something that is very impressive or excellent.

    used to describe something as highly impressive, effective, or excellent.

    Example

    That goal he scored was power.

    Example

    The performance last night was truly power, leaving the entire audience in absolute silence before the standing ovation.

    Usage

    Common in Singaporean and Malaysian English (Manglish/Singlish).
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