power
gb/pˈaʊɚ/ us/pˈaʊɚ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 300
hatalom, erő, teljesítmény, áram, villamos energia, felhatalmazás, jogkör, energiával ellát, hajt, működtet
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
1
hatalom
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] has power over [someone/something]
The president has the power to veto new laws.
Az elnöknek hatalma van megvétózni az új törvényeket.
Local councils have little power over national policy.
A helyi önkormányzatoknak kevés hatalmuk van az országos politika felett.
She used her power to help those in need.
The rebels seized power after months of fighting.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He has the power to make changes.
Hatalma van változtatásokat végrehajtani.
The teacher has power in the classroom.
A tanárnak hatalma van az osztályteremben.
They took power after the war.
She lost her power in the company.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'power' with 'energy' in contexts about control; 'power' here refers to influence, not electricity.
ਅਰਥ
control over people or events
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
political power
|seize power
|hold power
|power struggle
|abuse of power
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
authority (Implies legitimate or official right to control.)
|
control (Focuses more on the act of directing or managing something.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
weakness (Lack of strength or ability to influence.)
|
powerlessness (Complete lack of ability to control or influence.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
The ability to control what people do or what happens.
The ability or capacity to direct, influence, or command the behavior of others or the course of events.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
2
erő
A2
teljesítmény
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the power of [something]
The boxer’s punching power is incredible.
A bokszoló ütőereje hihetetlen.
This car has enough power to tow a trailer.
Ennek az autónak elég teljesítménye van ahhoz, hogy utánfutót vontasson.
Wind power can turn the turbines.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The horse has great power.
A lónak nagy ereje van.
This machine has a lot of power.
Ennek a gépnek nagy a teljesítménye.
The wind has the power to move the boat.
ਅਰਥ
physical strength or force
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
muscle power
|engine power
|lifting power
|explosive power
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
strength (General physical force or ability.)
|
might (Strong, often heroic physical strength.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
weakness (Lack of physical force or strength.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|physics
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Strength or force that can move something or make something happen.
Physical strength, force, or capacity to perform work or cause movement.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
3
áram
A2
The storm caused a loss of power across the city.
A vihar miatt az egész városban elment az áram.
This laptop runs on battery power.
Ez a laptop akkumulátorról működik.
They are investing in renewable power sources.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The house has no power today.
Ma nincs áram a házban.
Solar power comes from the sun.
A napenergia a Napból származik.
We lost power during the storm.
ਅਰਥ
energy for machines/devices
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
solar power
|cut off power
|power supply
|power outage
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
electricity (Specifically refers to electrical energy.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
blackout (A period without electrical power.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Electricity or energy that makes machines work.
Energy, especially electricity, used to operate machines, devices, or systems.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
4
jogkör
B2
He was given the power to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Felhatalmazást kapott, hogy a cég nevében szerződéseket írjon alá.
Under the law, the police have certain powers.
A törvény szerint a rendőrségnek bizonyos jogkörei vannak.
She acted beyond her powers as manager.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The police have the power to stop cars.
A rendőröknek joguk van megállítani az autókat.
He has the power to sign papers.
Felhatalmazása van iratokat aláírni.
She does not have the power to make that choice.
ਅਰਥ
official right to act
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
power of attorney
|delegated powers
|statutory powers
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
authority (Focuses on recognized and legitimate permission.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
prohibition (An official ban on doing something.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
The official right to do something by law or rules.
A legal or official authority granted to a person or group to perform certain actions.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
5
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to power [machine/device] with [energy source]
The spacecraft is powered by solar panels.
Az űrhajót napelemek látják el energiával.
Wind turbines can power thousands of homes.
A szélturbinák több ezer otthont képesek energiával ellátni.
This flashlight is powered by two AA batteries.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The car is powered by gas.
Az autót benzin hajtja.
Solar panels power the house.
A napelemek energiával látják el a házat.
Batteries power this toy.
ਅਰਥ
supply with energy to work
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
power a generator
|powered by batteries
|solar-powered
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
energize (Technical; means to supply with electrical energy.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
shut down (To stop a machine from operating by cutting its energy supply.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To give energy to make something work.
To provide energy, especially electricity, to operate a device, machine, or system.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
power
IPA
GB/pˈaʊɚ/
US/pˈaʊɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
power (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: power
- Plural: power, powers
Verb
- Base: power
- 3rd Person Singular: powers
- Present Participle: powering
- Past: powered
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
powers
noun
powering
verb
powered
verb
Core family
powerful
adjective B1
powerfully
adverb B2
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
come to power
1/kˈʌm tə pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
begin controlling government/organization
To start being in control of a country or group.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She came to power promising economic reforms.
- The party came to power in 2010 and remained for two terms.
cut off power
1/kˈʌt ˈɔf pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
stop supplying electricity
To stop sending electricity to a place or thing.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They cut off power to save energy during peak hours.
- The storm cut off power to thousands of homes.
hold power
1/hˈoʊld pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
be in political control/authority
To have official control over a country or group.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They have held power for over a decade.
- The coalition holds power despite recent protests.
power up
1/pˈaʊɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
turn on by supplying energy
To make a machine start working by giving it energy.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Power up the computer before starting your work.
- The robot powered up and began moving forward.
take power
1/tˈeɪk pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
gain control over a government/organization
To get control over a country or group, often after an election or by force.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new party will take power after the election results are confirmed.
- The rebels took power after years of conflict.