power-off utility
nounUK /ˈpaʊər ɒf juːˈtɪləti/
US /ˈpaʊər ɔːf juːˈtɪləti/
A power-off utility is a small tool that helps a computer do a special job.
The technician used a power-off utility to check the machine while it was shut down.
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2. A program that runs only when the device is turned off.
This power-off utility scans the drive during shutdown.
3. A built-in feature that manages energy use when the system is off.
The power-off utility keeps the standby light from wasting electricity.
4. A small device that safely cuts power to equipment.
He attached a power-off utility to the generator for safety.