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  1. Britannica Dictionary definition of POWER. 1. [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.

  2. Power: Created by Courtney A. Kemp. With Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora. James "Ghost" St. Patrick, a wealthy New York nightclub owner who has it all; dreaming big, catering to the city's elite, and living a double life as a drug kingpin.

  3. What is power? Much like energy, the word power is something we hear a lot. In everyday life it has a wide range of meanings. In physics however, it has a very specific meaning. It is a measure of the rate at which work is done (or similarly, at which energy is transferred).

  4. Definitions of power. noun. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done. “danger heightened his powers of discrimination” synonyms: ability. see more. noun. (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) see more. noun. physical strength.

  5. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈpaʊə (r)/ /ˈpaʊər/ Idioms. control. [uncountable] the ability to control people or things. power to do something He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. Religion is losing its power to shape our behaviour. power over somebody/something The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.

  6. 2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. If someone has power, they have a lot of control over people and activities. She interviewed six women who have reached positions of great power and influence. In a democracy, power must be divided. ...a political power struggle between the Liberals and National Party.

  7. noun. uk / paʊə r/ us. power noun (CONTROL) Add to word list. B2. control or influence over people and events: He likes to have power over people. Fewer examples. She seems to exult in her power. I will do everything in my power to facilitate the process. I don't have the power to override his decision. God's power is infinite.

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