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  2. The meaning of POWER is ability to act or produce an effect. How to use power in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Power.

  3. power noun (MATHEMATICS) [ S ] mathematics specialized. the number of times that a number should be multiplied by itself: to the third, fourth, etc. power 2 to the fourth power is 2 times 2 times 2 times 2, which equals 16. to the power of 3 to the power of 4 is usually written as 3 4.

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    • do (someone) a power of good
    • more power to you
    • the corridors/halls of power
    • the power behind the throne
    • the powers that be
    • power up

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    1 power /ˈpawɚ/ noun

    plural powers

    1 power

    /ˈpawɚ/

    noun

    British, informal + old-fashioned

    : to help someone physically or mentally : to make someone feel better

    (US) informal or British more power to your elbow

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

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

    •the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

    : 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 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.

    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

    [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.

    always used before a noun

  4. Power definition: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. See examples of POWER used in a sentence.

  5. 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).

  6. [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. The government wields enormous power over the economy.

  7. 1 day 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.

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