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in power

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/ · UK /ɪn ˈpaʊə/

in power means: Controlling a government, country, or organization at the present time.

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Controlling a government, country, or organization at the present time.

  • Her party is in power.
  • The president stayed in power for ten years.
  • Which government was in power when the war began?

Similar words: in office, ruling, in control

Common phrases: be in power, remain in power, party in power

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During the early part of a quiz question when a correct answer earns extra points.

  • She buzzed in power and answered correctly.
  • That answer was in power, so our team earned fifteen points.
  • Did he press the buzzer in power?

Common phrases: buzz in power, answer in power

Questions about in power

What does in power mean?

Controlling a government, country, or organization at the present time.

What is in power in other languages?

Türkçe: iktidarda · Español: en el poder · Français: au pouvoir · Deutsch: an der Macht · Italiano: al potere · 日本語: 政権を握っている

How do you pronounce in power?

In American English /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/; in British English /ɪn ˈpaʊə/.

How do you use in power in a sentence?

Her party is in power. The president stayed in power for ten years.

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