de-energize

Thân thiện

The technician de-energizes the electrical panel before starting the repair.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To deprive of energy; to disconnect from a source of power or to make inactive.

Usage

The verb de-energize is used to describe the action of removing energy or power from a system, device, or circuit. It is a technical term commonly used in engineering, electronics, and safety procedures to indicate that something has been made safe by cutting off its power supply. It implies a deliberate action to stop the flow of energy.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Before performing maintenance, the technician must de-energize the electrical panel.
  • The safety protocol requires workers to de-energize all machinery before cleaning.
  • To prevent a short circuit, de-energize the circuit by switching off the breaker.

Advanced Usage

• "to de-energize a system": To make an entire operational system inactive by cutting off its power source.
  • The control room operator will de-energize the system for the scheduled upgrade.

Variants and Related Words

• De-energization (n): The act or process of de-energizing.

  • Proper de-energization is the first step in the lockout/tagout procedure.

• Energize (v): The direct opposite, meaning to supply with energy or to activate.

  • You can energize the motor by pressing the green button.

Synonyms

• Disconnect: To break the connection of.
• Power down: To switch off the power to a device or system.
• Shut off: To stop the operation or flow.

Antonyms

• Energize: To give energy to; to activate.
• Power up: To supply power to; to start.
• Activate: To make active or operative.

Học thuật

Verb

1. deprive of energy

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• de-energise