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Meaning of power suit | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A suit, stereotypically associated with the 1980s, characterized by sharp cuts, wide shoulder pads, and a stiff rigidity.
  2. A powered exoskeleton.

Examples

“At her job she meets Marjorie (Lynn Redgrave), a successful business woman with a luxurious office and a wardrobe of power suits.”
“Margaret Thatcher’s 80s power suits were scrutinised; David Cameron’s switching of his parting was national news (Cameron later nominated his barber for an MBE); and eyebrows were raised at Theresa May’s favourite and incongruous Frida Kahlo bracelet.”
“The crew chief was wearing a bulky exoskeleton power suit that enabled her to manipulate components weighing over a tonne […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

power supply power surge power take-off power tap power tie power tiller

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