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[ˈpaʊə] noun I
1) [U] the ability to influence or control people
a power struggle within the party (= an attempt by each of two people or groups to get control)[/ex]
Her parents still have a lot of power over her.[/ex]
Don't underestimate the power of advertising.[/ex]
2) [U] the ability to achieve something or make something happen
purchasing/bargaining power[/ex]
Willis did everything within his power for his client.[/ex]
3) [U] political control of a country or government
The ruling Social Democratic party has been in power for ten years.[/ex]
Later that year, the generals seized power in a bloody coup.[/ex]
4) [C/U] official or legal authority to do something
A high court has power to overturn the lower court's decision.[/ex]
5) [U] energy that is used for operating equipment and machines
solar power[/ex]
6) [U] physical force or strength
The boy was thrown backwards by the power of the blast.[/ex]
7) [C] a strong country that is able to influence other countries
China has emerged as a major economic power.[/ex]
8) [C/U] a natural or unusual ability for doing something
He has amazing powers of concentration.[/ex]
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the powers that be — the people who control a situation[/ex]
II
verb [T]
power [ˈpaʊə]
to give power to a machine or vehicle
a new vehicle powered by fuel cells[/ex]
III
adj
power [ˈpaʊə]
operated by electricity or by a motor
a power drill[/ex]

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