power-off timer

noun

UK /ˈpaʊər ɒf ˈtaɪmə/

US /ˈpaʊər ɔf ˈtaɪmər/

A power-off timer is a clock that turns a machine off by itself.

I set the power-off timer so the fan stops after one hour.

SYNONYMS

sleep timer auto-off timer shutdown timer off-delay timer

RELATED WORDS

timer switch appliance electricity shutdown

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature in a device that shuts it down after a set time.

The TV has a power-off timer for bedtime.

3. A small gadget that cuts electricity to a plugged-in thing.

He plugged the lamp into a power-off timer.

4. A setting that saves energy by stopping a machine automatically.

Use the power-off timer to save power overnight.