power-off steps

noun

UK /ˈpaʊər ɒf stɛps/

US /ˈpaʊər ɔf stɛps/

The steps you follow to turn a machine or device off.

Follow the power-off steps before you put the tablet away.

SYNONYMS

shutdown steps turn-off steps shutdown procedure power-down steps

RELATED WORDS

power button shutdown power-off turn off device

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The written instructions for safely switching off a system.

The manual lists the power-off steps for the generator.

3. The sequence used to stop a computer without losing data.

Save your work, then do the power-off steps.

4. The actions taken to cut electricity to a machine.

The technician repeated the power-off steps before the repair.