Meaning of power suit | Babel Free

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 […]”

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