powering a computer

verb phrase
UK /ˈpaʊərɪŋ ə kəmˈpjuːtə/
US /ˈpaʊərɪŋ ə kəmˈpjuːtər/

Giving a computer the electricity it needs to turn on and work.

Powering a computer with a full battery lets you use it anywhere.

SYNONYMS

energizing a computersupplying power to a computerelectrifying a computercharging a computer

RELATED WORDS

power supplybatteryelectricitypower buttonplug

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Starting up a computer by pressing its power button.

Powering a computer takes just a few seconds after you press the button.

3. Connecting a computer to a power source such as a wall outlet.

Powering a computer from the wall keeps it running all day.

4. Giving energy to a computer so its parts can work.

Powering a computer correctly protects its parts from damage.