power off

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off

Meanings

1

Shut a device down completely

Power Stopuncommon

Why “off”? The connection stops. The machine, light, or device stops working.

Power off your phones during the flight.
Completely shut down your phones during the flight.
Power off the tablet during takeoff.
Completely shut down the tablet during takeoff.

Don't confuse with

power offpower through

Power off means shut a device down completely. Power through means push to the end through determined effort.

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