power down
Shut the system
Power down means to shut off an electronic device or system, especially through a controlled shutdown sequence rather than simply cutting power.
The phrase emerged with computers and complex electronics that require orderly cessation: Power down your laptop before the flight.
It contrasts with power up.
The noun powerdown (or power-down) refers to the shutdown process itself.
Cease operation of
- shut offDiscontinue flow or power
- switch offCease device operation
- disableRemove functional capacity
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
kill · cut · stop · halt · cease · suspend · terminate · disconnect
Sever from power source
- sleep modeLow-power idle state
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- hibernateTorpor through cold months
- suspendHalt or hang temporarily
battery saver · screen off · idle · offline · reboot · restart · hard reset · soft reset
Cessation of operations
- outageLoss of electrical service
- blackoutComplete power loss
- system failureComplete breakdown of operations
- crashSudden violent impact
collapse · grid failure · brownout · maintenance mode · emergency stop · failsafe · backup · redundancy
Recurring unconscious repose
- napBrief daytime rest
- crashSudden violent impact
- zonk outSlang for falling asleep suddenly
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
decompress · relax · recharge · recuperate · rest up · call it a night · hit the sack · turn in
turn off
Cease operation of
- shut offDiscontinue flow or power
- switch offCease device operation
- disableRemove functional capacity
deactivate · kill · cut · stop · halt · cease · suspend · terminate · disconnect · disengage
unplug
Sever from power source
- sleep modeLow-power idle state
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- hibernateTorpor through cold months
suspend · battery saver · screen off · idle · offline · reboot · restart · hard reset · soft reset · hold button
shutdown
Cessation of operations
- outageLoss of electrical service
- blackoutComplete power loss
- system failureComplete breakdown of operations
crash · collapse · grid failure · brownout · maintenance mode · emergency stop · failsafe · backup · redundancy · restoration
sleep
Recurring unconscious repose
unwind · decompress · relax · recharge · recuperate · rest up · call it a night · hit the sack · turn in · lights out
- digital soundsbeep, chime, ding, notification, ringtone
- energy metaphorsamped, charged, electric, electrified, jolt
- power offswitch off, unplug, main shutoff
- disconnectiondisconnection, unplug, detach, sever, separation
- shutdownturn off, switch off, shut off, deactivate, disable
- battery actionscharge, recharge, drain, discharge, deplete