Phrase guide

in power

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, politics

Examples

  • He's now in power at City Hall.
  • The party in power here is always the Democrats.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Within the portion of a tossup during which a correct response earns power.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: quiz bowl

Examples

  • That buzz was in power. 15 points for team A.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vallassa — currently ruling
  • French: au pouvoir — currently ruling
  • German: an der Macht — currently ruling
  • Portuguese: no poder — currently ruling
  • Romanian: la putere — currently ruling