Id | ESLPod_0969_WE_1613 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 969 |
Episode Title | Using Electronics on Airplanes |
Phrase | to power down |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to power down" means to shut down a computer or another machine that needs a little bit of time to turn off completely: "If you don't power down your computer correctly, you might lose the files you were working on." The phrase "to power (something) up" means to turn on a machine and make it start working: "We just powered up the copier, so it needs a few minutes to warm up before it can make copies." Finally, the phrase "power nap" refers to a short period of sleep, usually just a few minutes, that makes someone feel rested and better able to make decisions: "A quick power nap during the lunch break can make it a lot easier to focus on work during the afternoon." |
Topics | Technology | Travel |
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