deenergize

Remove electrical current

To deenergize is to remove electrical power from a circuit, device, or system—the opposite of energize.

The term is standard in electrical work and safety procedures: Make sure the panel is deenergized before you touch anything.

Also spelled de-energize.

shutdown

deactivate

Turn off or neutralize

standby · idle · blackout · outage · trip · circuit-breaker · isolation · cut-off · fail-safe · lockout

fatigue

exhaust

Use up entirely

  • drainChannel for wastewater
  • tireLose strength or energy
  • depleteGreatly reduce supply

weary · sap · enervate · debilitate · burnout · lethargy · sluggishness · listlessness · languor · weariness

calm

soothe

Gently ease discomfort

mellow · wind-down · decompress · pacify · quiet · settle · subdue · dampen · defuse · cool-down

Opposites
electrical/mechanical power state

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Supply with vitality

power up · activate · switch on · turn on · electrify

vitality/enthusiasm

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Supply with vitality

invigorate · motivate · galvanize · vitalize · excite

Family

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