de-energize

verb

de-en·​er·​gize ˌdē-ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

de-energized; de-energizing; de-energizes

transitive verb

: to disconnect from a source of electricity : shut off the power to

Examples of de-energize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sacramento Metro Fire Metro Fire said its crews worked with Sacramento Municipal Utility District personnel to de-energize the lines so firefighters could safely continue attacking the flames. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Justin Daily, a spokesman for the company, said in an email that as of May 8, more than 31,000 battery modules had been removed, de-energized and shipped to recycling facilities. — Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

The lawsuit claims Evergy failed to de-energize power lines as promised and the technician failed to verify it was safe for the crew to continue its work. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025

Duke Energy can de-energize service lines ahead of any tree work. — Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for de-energize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize