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to de-energize

to de-energize

6.7
To make equipment safe by turning off its power
  • verb
  • /diːˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desconectar
  • Before performing maintenance, always de-energize the equipment to ensure safety.

Examples

  • The technician de-energized the circuit before starting repairs on the panel.

  • It's important to de-energize the system to prevent accidental electric shocks.

  • Please de-energize the circuit before starting repairs.

  • The technician de-energized the equipment for safety.

  • Before performing maintenance, always de-energize the equipment to ensure safety.

  • It's important to de-energize the system to prevent accidental electric shocks.

  • The technician de-energized the circuit before starting repairs on the panel.

Synonyms

to turn off
vsto de-energize
631 1.3

To stop a machine or device from working with a switch

involves disconnecting from the main energy source rather than using a control
to disconnect
vsto de-energize
161 3.5

To separate something so it is no longer joined, for example remove a cable or turn off power

focuses on electrical power removal rather than other utility separations
to deactivate
vsto de-energize
63 3.9

To make a device, system, or account stop working

aims at removing the power source rather than only stopping the function
to turn out
vsto de-energize
  • UK
36 2.7

To switch off a light or machine

refers to cutting the power supply rather than merely flipping a switch
to knock out power
vsto de-energize
7 5.1

Make the electricity go off by damaging power lines or equipment

is typically an intentional disconnection rather than damage causing outage
to inactivate
vsto de-energize
4 5.8

To make something stop working

is specifically about removing electrical power rather than general stoppage
to unplug the device
vsto de-energize
2.5

Remove a device's plug from the socket so it has no power

is broader, meaning to stop power supply or make equipment powerless
to plug out
vsto de-energize
  • UK
4.9

Take a device's power cable out of a socket to stop electricity

is a general act of cutting energy rather than only removing a cord
to undrive
vsto de-energize
  • Specialized
9.9

To stop a machine part from getting power so it no longer moves

is about removing overall energy rather than only uncoupling a drive part

Antonyms

to energize
  • US
30 4.7

To give more energy to something, for example with electricity or light

How Energized

to energize
  • US
30 4.7
to turn on
550 1.0
to put to sleep
  • Specialized
1 3.4
to de-energize
  • Specialized
6.7

Surface Forms

de-energize infinitive
de-energized past
de-energized past participle
de-energizing present participle
de-energizes third person singular

Morphology

de-energize = energize (transparent) = de + energy + ize

The meaning follows regular English prefixation: 'de-' reverses or removes the powered state expressed by 'energize'.

Etymology

De-energize combines the prefix de- ('remove') and energy ('power'). So to de-energize something is to take away its power or 'turn it off', which is why people use it when they disconnect electrical equipment for safety.