power outlet

collocation in English

meaningsofpowerandoutlet

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power
noun
uk
/paʊər/us
/ˈpaʊ.ɚ/
ability to control people ...
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outlet
noun[C]
uk
/ˈaʊt.let/us
/ˈaʊt.let/
a way, especially a pipe or hole, for liquid or gas to ...
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(Definition ofpowerandoutletfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Conversely, we also need to supply energy from land, so ships in port must be connected up to apoweroutlet.
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Advantages of gasoline-powered trimmers include mobility (because they are not attached to apoweroutlet) and the higher maximum power.
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A disadvantage is that the freezer door has to be closed over the flat cord, which is plugged into the nearestpoweroutlet.
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There is also a new mobile phonepoweroutletunder the centre console.
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Models in this series had an extrapoweroutlet, which enabled them to use a wider range of over 20 attachments.
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Each seat is adjustable with a footrest and has apoweroutletfor use with a laptop or mobile phone charger.
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In the low-end apartments, stoves are often not built-in but rather a counter-top appliance, which is attached with a hose to a gas orpoweroutlet.
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Battery-powered clocks have the obvious advantage of not depending on the proximity of apoweroutlet, and do not require the often somewhat unattractive electric cable.
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Hospitals use emergency power outlets to power life support systems and monitoring equipment.
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Typically, mounting pipes designed for lighting use have enclosed raceways with permanent power outlets, running to a remote dimmer unit somewhere in the theater.
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Classrooms were equipped with sufficient power outlets for computers, and allowance was made to enable wireless internet access throughout the school.
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This area is a place for congregation and meetings among students with power outlets and seating and tables.
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Electric power outlets are provided at each seat.
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Passenger amenities include washrooms, a cappuccino bar, power outlets, wheelchair accessibility, and space for bicycles.
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If two pieces of audio equipment are plugged into different power outlets, there will often be a difference in their respective ground potentials.
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Power outlets must be wired properly for this modification to work.
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Each seat converts to a bed, includes laptop power outlets, as well as entertainment facilities.
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Student lounge areas are composed of comfortable furnishings and an abundance of power outlets throughout.
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Each boarding room and classroom is equipped with internet ports and power outlets.
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