ground power (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊnd ˈpaʊər/
Definition
Electric power supplied to a device or system from a source other than its own internal power source, often used to describe the electricity supplied to an aircraft while it is on the ground.
Examples
The aircraft was connected to ground power to recharge its batteries.
The ground power unit was used to supply electricity to the plane during maintenance.
How to Use ground power
- connect to ground power (verb phrase)
- to link a device or system to an external power source — "The aircraft was connected to ground power to recharge its batteries."
- use ground power (verb phrase)
- to utilize external power instead of internal power — "The airport's ground power system was used to reduce emissions and noise pollution."
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