to the power of

To the power of means a number times the other number. It multiplies the number exponentially, specifically speaking.

"I just found out 10 TO THE POWER OF 5!"
"That's cool!

by Z228050 July 14, 2022

powers that be

Entity, individual, or aggregate of individuals which has total dominance over a designated entity.

The powers that be have control over Tom Cruise's mind.

by G. Coleman October 23, 2006

Will to Power

While the 'Will to Live' is simply life's instinct of self-preservation, 'Will to Power' is the idea that living creatures do not simply want to survive, but seek power to grow, spread, expand strength, and become dominant.

World is the will to power -- and nothing besides!

by Niques August 7, 2006

power

Power is most simply defined in Physics as the rate at which work is done. More specifically, it's the ratio of work to time. See below for an interesting usage of "power."

<crazychik> i know i have all the power in our relationship
<geekguy> Power is work/time. And work is force*displacement. And since you never move off your fat ass, you're not causing any displacement, which in turn, means you have no power.
<crasychik> sha up nerd

by no_one_2000 January 10, 2005

powerful

Full of power. Lots of features.

The TCL language is very powerful

by Jdawg140 March 24, 2008

power

A power is actually a clever combination of the words "poo" and "shower". Someone takes a power when they happen to poo and then shower without having to leave the bathroom.

Jerry: Hey man, what's going on?
Jack: Nothing much. I just took a power.
Jerry: Really? That's pretty badass.
Jack: I know, dude. I know. I take a power at least twice a day. It just makes sense. It's like my favorite thing to do.

by Ugan4a September 20, 2008

the power

Any kind of establishment that has unconsented power or control.

'Man the governments been getting me down' 'we gotta fight the power dude'

by Jack 2112 April 8, 2006