De Energize

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /di ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

Definitions of de energize

verb to remove energy from something, to make something less energetic or active

Example Sentences

A1 I de energize my phone every night before bed.

A2 The power outage de energized the entire neighborhood.

B1 The technician had to de energize the equipment before performing maintenance.

B2 The storm caused the power lines to de energize, leaving the town in darkness.

C1 The scientist conducted an experiment to de energize the atomic particles.

C2 The engineer developed a system to safely de energize high-voltage electrical circuits.

Examples of de energize in a Sentence

formal It is important to de energize the machinery before performing any maintenance.

informal Make sure to de energize the equipment before tinkering with it.

slang Don't forget to de juice the device before messing around with it.

figurative Taking a break from work can help de energize your mind and body.

Grammatical Forms of de energize

past tense

de energized

plural

de energizes

comparative

more de energized

superlative

most de energized

present tense

de energize

future tense

will de energize

perfect tense

have de energized

continuous tense

is de energizing

singular

de energize

positive degree

de energize

infinitive

to de energize

gerund

de energizing

participle

de energized

Origin and Evolution of de energize

First Known Use: 1873 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'de-energize' is formed by combining the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'reverse' and 'energize' which is derived from the word 'energy'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'de-energize' has evolved to commonly refer to the act of removing power or energy from a system or device, often for safety or maintenance purposes.