low power

Nearly depleted battery

Low power describes devices or systems designed to operate with minimal energy consumption.

A low-power radio station broadcasts at reduced wattage, limiting its range.

Low-power electronics extend battery life in portable devices.

The phrase also describes states of diminished capacity: The flashlight was running on low power.

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drain · standby · whisper · flicker · dying · running on fumes · last legs · conserve · idle · airplane mode · sleep · minimal · bare minimum · trickle · soft · muted · glow · night light

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Opposites
energy level/charge state

low powerhigh power

Great intensity or authority

full power · fully charged · full charge · high-powered · topped up

output/performance capacity

low powerhigh power

Great intensity or authority

high performance · full power · industrial strength · turbocharged · supercharged

political/social influence

low powerhigh power

Great intensity or authority

powerful · dominant · influential · authoritative · commanding

Family

low, power, lower, lowest, lowly, lowness, lows, powers, powered

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G