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power assist

American  

noun

  1. a procedure for supplementing or replacing the manual effort needed to operate a device or system, often by hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical means.


Other Word Forms

  • power-assist adjective
  • power-assisted adjective

Example Sentences

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Using the power assist, I don’t have to pedal as hard uphill, which helps eliminates any wobble.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

If the power brakes fail, the brakes would still work without the power assist.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Range 1 was my preferred riding mode as it offered the best mix of power assist when needed, as well as power regeneration to help extend the life of the battery.

From The Verge • Jul. 17, 2019

In the moving car, he coaxed the ignition switch into the "accessory" position, disabling power assist systems.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2014

But long thou shalt not thy just fate withstand, If any power assist Achilles' hand.

From The Iliad by Pope, Alexander