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METTRE HORS TENSION [3 records]

Record 1 2008-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Systems
  • Electrical Power Supply
DEF

To disconnect a device from its power source.

Key term(s)
  • deenergize
  • de-energise
  • deenergise

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Circuits des aéronefs
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
DEF

Débrancher un dispositif de sa source d'alimentation.

OBS

mettre hors tension : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
OBS

It's when you stop the printer but leave the software on.

CONT

to drain a printer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
OBS

Source : Service terminologique d'IBM

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage électrique
OBS

(un appareil, une ligne, etc.).

Spanish

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