reflected power
UK: /rɪˈflɛktɪd ˈpaʊə/
Definition

Definition of reflected power - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.amount of energy sent back toward a source instead of absorbedTECH.
  • The technician reduced reflected power by matching the antenna to the cable.
backscatter
2.
figurativeRareinfluence gained from being close to someone important or famousRare
  • The assistant enjoyed reflected power from working beside the chief executive.
reflected glory
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Expressions with reflected

reflected gloryn.
prestige gained from being connected to someone else's success
He enjoys the reflected glory of his team's victory.
bask in reflected gloryv.
enjoy attention or praise from someone else's success
He loves to bask in reflected glory when his team wins.
reflected lightn.
light that bounces off a surface instead of coming straight from a source
The room was bright from the reflected light off the white walls.
reflected waven.
wave that returns after bouncing off a surface or boundary
The sensor measured the delay between the incident wave and the reflected wave.

Expressions with power

power downv.
turn off an electronic device
She decided to power down her computer after a long day of work.
power offv.
turn off an electronic device
She decided to power off her computer after finishing the work.
power onv.
turn on an electronic device using its power mechanism
She decided to power on her computer to start working.
power upv.
activate electrical power to a device
Press the button to power up the console.
raw powern.
unrefined or natural strength or energy
The athlete's raw power was evident in every move he made.
bring to powerv.
cause someone to assume a position of authority
The revolution brought the new leader to power.
come into powerv.
gain control or authority, especially in government
The new president will come into power next month.
come to powerv.
gain control of a government or organization
The new president came to power after the election.
draw power fromv.
obtain electrical energy from a source
The device draws power from the wall socket.
girl powern.
movement celebrating female strength, independence, and support among women
Girl power inspires women to support each other and be strong.

Terms related to reflected power

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Terms with reflected power included in their meaning

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return lossn.
technology
measurement of signal power reflected back toward the source in a system

Examples of reflected power in a sentence

  • Reflected power can damage sensitive transmitter components if not controlled.
  • His social media fame was mostly reflected power from collaborating with a superstar.
  • They wielded reflected power as the mayor’s closest advisers.

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  1. French:puissance réfléchie, pouvoir par ricochet, ...
  2. German:reflektierte Leistung, Stellvertretermacht, ...
  3. Italian:potenza riflessa, potere derivato dalla vicinanza a persone importanti, ...
  4. Spanish:potencia reflejada, poder reflejado, ...
  5. Portuguese:potência refletida, poder refletido, ...
  6. Chinese:反射功率, 借来的权势, ...
  7. Japanese:反射電力, 影響力のおこぼれ, ...
  8. Arabic:قُوَّة مُنْعَكِسَة, نُفوذٌ مُسْتَمَدّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֶסְפֵּק מוּחְזָר, עוֹצְמָה מִשְׁתַּקֶּפֶת, ...
  10. Russian:отражённая мощность, отражённая власть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відбита потужність, віддзеркалена влада, ...
  12. Hindi:परावर्तित शक्ति, प्रतिबिंबित शक्ति, ...

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