power-down plan
nounUK /ˈpaʊə daʊn plæn/
US /ˈpaʊər daʊn plæn/
A plan for slowly getting calm and sleepy before bed.
We made a power-down plan with a bath, a story, and lights out by eight.
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2. A set of steps for safely turning off machines or equipment.
The engineer followed the power-down plan before shutting off the generator.
3. A schedule for reducing activity or energy use at the end of a workday.
The office power-down plan reminds staff to save files and switch off computers.
4. A strategy for calming down after something exciting or stressful.
After the party, his power-down plan was a quiet walk and a warm drink.