voltage

UK /ˈvəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ US /ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/

noun 1

Definitions

noun

The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.

Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

high, low

constant

changing, varying

mains, supply

The electric kettle requires a mains voltage of 230 volts to operate safely in our kitchen.

input, output

VERB + VOLTAGE

increase, step up, turn up

decrease, step down, turn down

produce

apply

The technician applied a high voltage to the equipment during the safety test.

PREP

at a ~

The battery works at a voltage that is safe for small electronic devices.

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Synonyms

noun — the difference in electrical charge between two points in a

potential

noun — the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produce

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The voltage between the wires is too low to produce a spark.

Wiktionary

Be careful when opening high-voltage equipment.

Wiktionary

The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return.

Wiktionary

Danger! High voltage.

Tatoeba · #1890311

Signs that say "high voltage" are often yellow.

Tatoeba · #1891407

For this test, I bought a voltage tester.

Tatoeba · #2879192

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