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de-energise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb de-energise has 1 sense
  1. de-energize, de-energise - deprive of energy
    --1 is one way to weaken
    Antonyms: stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s somebody

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Term: de-energise

Definition: To remove or reduce the energy or power from something.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To turn off the power supply or source.

Example sentence 1: The technician de-energised the entire building before starting the maintenance work.

Example sentence 2: Don't forget to de-energise all the appliances before leaving the house to save energy.

Sense 2: To drain or deplete the energy or vitality from a person or object.

Example sentence 1: The long hours of work really de-energised him, and he needed a vacation to recharge himself.

Example sentence 2: The constant stress and pressure de-energised the once vibrant and lively team.

Sense 3: To remove the electrical charge from a device or circuit.

Example sentence 1: Make sure to de-energise the electronic device before attempting any repairs.

Example sentence 2: The engineer used proper safety procedures to de-energise the high-voltage circuitry.

Sense 4: To make someone lose interest or enthusiasm for something.

Example sentence 1: The repetitive tasks and lack of creativity de-energised her passion for the job.

Example sentence 2: The negative feedback de-energised the team's motivation to continue their project.

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