powering
Driving with electricity
Powering is the present participle of power, used when something supplies energy or force to make something else work.
An engine powers a vehicle; solar panels power a home.
The word extends to driving or propelling in general: The team is powering through the competition.
Wind powering the turbines generated enough electricity for the whole town.
Controlling a vehicle
- propellingCausing forward motion
- pushingApplying force to move
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
- movingEmotionally affecting
thrusting · launching · activating · mobilizing · fueling · charging · running · operating
Directed flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- wattageElectrical output measure
- amperageElectrical flow quantity
kilowatt · megawatt · gigawatt · transformer · generator · capacitor · grid · outlet
Imparting fresh energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- activatingCausing to function
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
animating · recharging · boosting · fueling · motivating · inspiring · electrifying · rousing
Machine producing motion
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- transmissionSending of information
- turbineBlade-driven energy converter
generator · pistons · crankshaft · gearbox · torque · thrust · propulsion · hydraulics
driving
Controlling a vehicle
- propellingCausing forward motion
- pushingApplying force to move
- acceleratingIncreasing in speed
moving · thrusting · launching · activating · mobilizing · fueling · charging · running · operating · enabling
current
Directed flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- wattageElectrical output measure
amperage · kilowatt · megawatt · gigawatt · transformer · generator · capacitor · grid · outlet · conductor
invigorating
Imparting fresh energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- activatingCausing to function
galvanizing · animating · recharging · boosting · fueling · motivating · inspiring · electrifying · rousing · awakening
engine
Machine producing motion
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
- transmissionSending of information
turbine · generator · pistons · crankshaft · gearbox · torque · thrust · propulsion · hydraulics · pneumatics
poweringdraining
Depleting one's reserves
depleting · discharging · exhausting · sapping · running down
poweringshutting down
Ending operation or activity
powering down · turning off · deactivating · switching off · disabling
- powering upInitiating electrical operation
- powering downSwitching a device off
- powering offStopping electrical function
- powering onStarting a device