Слово англійською: power

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Переклад power українською: вла́да, си́ла (дієзда́тність), держа́ва, еле́ктрика, електроене́ргія, сте́пінь, пока́зник сте́пеня, повнова́ження, компете́нція, викона́вча вла́да, гідроелектроене́ргія, енерге́тика, відклю́чення електроене́ргії, блека́ут, лі́нії електропереда́чі, (гідро)підси́лювач керма́, силова́ йо́га, квадра́т (дру́гий сту́пінь числа́), тре́тій сте́пінь

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power

noun
/ˈpaʊər/

    control

  1. [uncountable] the ability to control people or things
    • power to do something He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us.
    • Religion is losing its power to shape our behaviour.
    • power over somebody/something The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.
    • The government wields enormous power over the economy.
    • in your power She had him completely in her power (= was able to do what she liked with him).
    • In those days the king exercised real political power.
  2. [uncountable] political control of a country or an area
    • Hitler seized power in Germany in 1933.
    • The following year he took power in a military coup.
    • Labour won two elections in 1974, but lost power in 1979.
    • in power The present regime has been in power for two years.
    • The party came to power at the last election.
    • They are hoping to return to power.
    • a power struggle between rival factions within the party
    Collocations PoliticsPoliticsPower
    • create/​form/​be the leader of a political party
    • gain/​take/​win/​lose/​regain control of Congress
    • start/​spark/​lead/​be on the brink of a revolution
    • be engaged/​locked in an internal power struggle
    • lead/​form a rival/​breakaway faction
    • seize/​take control of the government/​power
    • bring down/​overthrow/​topple the government/​president/​regime
    • abolish/​overthrow/​restore the monarchy
    • establish/​install a military dictatorship/​a stable government
    • be forced/​removed/​driven from office/​power
    • resign/​step down as party leader/​an MP/​president/​prime minister
    • enter/​retire from/​return to political life
    Political debate
    • spark/​provoke a heated/​hot/​intense/​lively debate
    • engage in/​participate in/​contribute to (the) political/​public debate (on/​over something)
    • get involved in/​feel excluded from the political process
    • launch/​start/​lead/​spearhead a campaign/​movement
    • join/​be linked with the peace/​anti-war/​feminist/​civil rights movement
    • criticize/​speak out against/​challenge/​support the government
    • lobby/​put pressure on the government (to do something)
    • come under fire/​pressure from opposition parties
    Policy
    • call for/​demand/​propose/​push for/​advocate democratic/​political/​land reform(s)
    • formulate/​implement domestic economic policy
    • change/​influence/​shape/​have an impact on government/​economic/​public policy
    • be consistent with/​be in line with/​go against/​be opposed to government policy
    • reform/​restructure/​modernize the tax system
    • privatize/​improve/​deliver/​make cuts in public services
    • invest (heavily) in/​spend something on schools/​education/​public services/(the) infrastructure
    • nationalize the banks/​the oil industry
    • promise/​propose/​deliver/​give ($80 billion in/​significant/​substantial/​massive) tax cuts
    • a/​the budget is approved/ (especially North American English) passed by parliament/​congress
    Making laws
    • have a majority in/​have seats in Parliament/​Congress/​the Senate
    • propose/​sponsor a bill/​legislation/​a resolution
    • introduce/​bring in/​draw up/​draft/​adopt/​pass a bill/​a law/​legislation/​measures
    • amend/​repeal an act/​a law/​legislation
    • veto/​vote against/​oppose a bill/​legislation/​a measure/​a proposal/​a resolution
    • get/​require/​be decided by a majority vote
    see also balance of power
    3.

    energy

  3. [uncountable] energy that can be collected and used to operate a machine, to make electricity, etc.
    • nuclear/wind/solar power
    • engine power
    • wave power
    • They used these streams to generate power for the mill.
    • Solar power generation is greatly affected by cloud cover.
    Wordfinder
    • battery
    • charge
    • conduct
    • connect
    • electricity
    • generate
    • insulate
    • power
    • switch
    • wire
    see also horsepower
  4. [uncountable] the public supply of electricity
    • They've switched off the power.
    • She was in the elevator when the power went off.
    • The country's power supply is stretched to the limit.
    • the national power grid
    • a power failure
  5. [uncountable] the quality of having great power or force, or of being very effective
    • The ship was helpless against the power of the storm.
    • They were impressed by the power of her arguments.
    • Researchers are harnessing the power of computer modelling to find solutions to these challenges.
    • It was a performance of great power.
    see also firepower, staying power
  6. [uncountable] physical strength used in action; physical strength that somebody possesses and might use
    • with power She hit the ball with as much power as she could.
    • the sheer physical power of the man
    7.

    ability

  7. [uncountable] (in people) the ability or opportunity to do something
    • in your power I will do everything in my power to help you.
    • within your power It is not within my power (= I am unable) to help you.
  8. [uncountable]
    (also powers [plural])
    a particular ability of the body or mind
    • Spiderman uses his powers to fight crime.
    • power of something She had lost the power of speech.
    • The drug may affect your powers of concentration.
    • He had to use all his powers of persuasion.
  9. powers
     [plural] all the abilities of a person’s body or mind
    • At 26, he is at the height of his powers and ranked fourth in the world.
    10.

    authority

  10. [countable, usually plural, uncountable] the right or authority of a person or group to do something
    • The powers of the police must be clearly defined.
    • The court can only exercise powers granted to it by statute.
    • City rulers abused their power by using public funds for private purposes.
    • This sort of abuse of power is unacceptable.
    • power to do something The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals.
    • power of something The president has the power of veto over all new legislation.
    • Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters.
    see also power of attorney
    11.

    country

  11. [countable] a country with a lot of influence in world affairs, or with great military strength
    • He transformed a backward country into a world power.
    • major European powers such as France and Germany
    • Türkiye is growing as an economic power.
    • The influence of the former colonial power is still very much in evidence.
    see also superpower

    12. influence

  12. [uncountable] (in compounds) strength or influence in a particular area of activity
    • These companies have enormous economic power.
    • the exercise of military power
    • air/sea power (= military strength in the air/at sea)
    • The purchasing power of today's youth is higher than ever.
    • Several years ago, computer processing power was considerably less than it is now.
    • The country's dominance was assured by its technological and military power.
    see also bargaining power, hard power, soft power
  13. [uncountable] the influence of a particular thing or group within society
    • Hollywood star power
    • Parent power has helped save the school from closure.
    • power of something the power of the media
    • Values are distorted by the power of advertising.
    see also Black Power, girl power, people power

    14. mathematics

  14. [countable, usually singular] the number of times that an amount is to be multiplied by itself
    • to the power of something 4 to the power of 3 is 43 (= 4 × 4 × 4 = 64).
    15.

    of lens

  15. [uncountable] the amount by which a lens can make objects appear larger
    • the power of a microscope/telescope
    16.

    good/evil spirit

  16. [countable] a good or evil spirit that controls the lives of others
    • the powers of darkness (= the forces of evil)
    • She believed in the existence of a benevolent power.
    • belief in a higher power
    17. Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.
see also flower power
Idioms
the corridors of power
  1. (sometimes humorous) the higher levels of government, where important decisions are made
    • She had considerable influence in the corridors of power.
do somebody a power of good
  1. (old-fashioned, informal) to be very good for somebody’s physical or mental health
    • A break would do us all a power of good.
more power to somebody’s elbow
  1. (British English, old-fashioned, informal) used to encourage somebody or express support for their actions
the (real) power behind the throne
  1. the person who really controls an organization, a country, etc. in contrast to the person who is legally in charge
    • His assistant was thought to be the real power behind the throne.
the powers that be
  1. (often ironic) the people who control an organization, a country, etc.
    • The powers that be are still trying to decide what should be done.
sweep (somebody) to power
  1. to win an election by a large number of votes; to make somebody win an election with a large number of votes
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