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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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I rode along without power assist for a few kilometers with my battery meter reading 8 percent.

From The Verge

In 2018, the company launched four different models in the US after establishing its Power Assist Bicycle Group in Cypress, California.

From The Verge

Illuminated dots run the length of the handlebar to indicate battery level, power assist, gear selection, and more.

From The Verge

The automaker said that the bolts connecting the power steering component to the steering gear can corrode and fracture, leading to the loss of power assist.

From Fox News

GM said it knows of no accidents or injuries that have resulted from the problem, but a Detroit Free Press investigation revealed several owners had close calls when their trucks unexpectedly lost the power assist.

From Fox News