poweroff
beginnerA1/ˈpaʊərˌɔf/ · pow-er-off
to turn off a device or system, stopping its operation.
Meanings
to turn off a device or system, stopping its operation.
کسی آلے یا نظام کو بند کرنا، اس کی کارکردگی کو روکنا۔
بند کرنا
band karna
Common Collocations
- power off the device
- please power off
- power off your computer
Example Sentences
You need to power off your laptop before cleaning it.
آپ کو اپنے لیپ ٹاپ کو صاف کرنے سے پہلے بند کرنا ہوگا۔
Aap ko apne laptop ko saaf karne se pehle band karna hoga.
Please power off the lights when you leave the room.
براہ کرم کمرے سے نکلتے وقت بجلی بند کر دیں۔
Barah e karam kamray se nikalte waqt bijli band kar dain.
After use, don't forget to power off the printer.
استعمال کے بعد، پرنٹر کو بند کرنا نہ بھولیں۔
Istamaal ke baad, printer ko band karna na bhoolain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a light switch going off when you power off a device.
Visualize a plug being pulled out of a socket.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "power + off" — to disable energy supply
First known use: 20th century
The word 'power off' combines 'power' meaning energy or electricity and 'off' which indicates a state of not being operational or active.