power down

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to shut down (a computer system) in a methodical way, concluding by switching the power off

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Example Sentences

Should data centers be required to power down when electricity grids are running close to capacity?

From The Wall Street Journal

Beard said that wheels make the bots more stable, and therefore safer to work around, and easier to power down if something goes wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

And when the other one isn’t looking, each seems to power down — Lawrence’s Grace physically collapsing like an unplugged air dancer — a clue of how much energy they must privately expend to make it work.

From Los Angeles Times

Some people are seeking fuel for generators, others for a car to reach an area in which they can contact people, with the power down across most of the island.

From BBC

With power down, problems with communications and navigating parts of the island treacherous, the authorities in Jamaica have not yet been able to give a detailed assessment of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Melissa.

From BBC