power point

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power point

A child plugs a nightlight into the power point.

Definition

Noun: 1. A wall socket; an electrical outlet: A device on a wall or other surface into which an electrical plug is inserted to connect an appliance or device to a mains electricity supply.

Usage
  • The term "power point" is primarily used in British English, Australian English, and other Commonwealth countries.
  • It refers specifically to the fixed receptacle (socket) in a building's wiring system.
  • It is a common, everyday term for the place where you plug in electrical devices.
Examples
  • "I need to charge my phone, but I can't find a free power point near the desk."
  • "The hotel room had several power points conveniently located around the room."
  • "Make sure the power point is switched off before you insert the plug."
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in technical or safety contexts, such as in building regulations or electrical manuals.
    • Example: "All power points in the bathroom must be specially protected against moisture."
Variants and Related Words
  • Socket (noun): A more general synonym used in both British and American English.
  • Outlet (noun): The common term used in American English (e.g., , ).
  • Plug (noun): The movable connector that is inserted into the power point. (Note: This is the complementary part, not the power point itself).
Synonyms
  • Electrical outlet
  • Wall socket
  • Socket
  • Receptacle (more formal/technical)
Important Note
  • "PowerPoint" (written as one word, with a capital 'P') is a completely different and unrelated term. It is a trademark for a presentation graphics software program developed by Microsoft. It is critical for language learners to distinguish between the two.
    • Example of the unrelated term: "She created her slides using PowerPoint."
power point

A child plugs a nightlight into the power point.

Noun
  1. a wall socket

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