(computer science) To exit from any running programs and remove floppy- and hard-disk cartridges before switching the computer off.
power down
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(¦pau̇·ər ¦dau̇n)
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To turn off the computer in an orderly manner by making sure all applications have been closed normally and then shutting the power.
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