power-offscript

noun
UK /ˈpaʊər ɒf skrɪpt/
US /ˈpaʊər ɔf skrɪpt/

A power-offscript is a small set of computer instructions that turns a machine off.

The engineer ran a power-offscript to shut down the server safely.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A written plan for switching off electrical equipment.

The lab keeps a power-offscript taped to the wall.

3. A command file that ends a program and cuts its power.

The game used a power-offscript to close all windows.

4. A short code that safely stops a device after saving data.

Run the power-offscript before unplugging the robot.