n.
1.possession of controlling influence
2.(physics) the rate of doing work
3.possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
4.a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
5.(of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power
6.one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
7.physical strength
8.a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
9.a very wealthy or powerful businessman power v.
1.supply the force or power for the functioning of
Idiom of the Day
leave (someone) high and dry
to leave someone in a difficult position
The employees were left high and dry when the company went out of business.