spin down
The term "spin down" can refer to the reduction of rotational speed in various contexts, from computing to physics, and even idiomatic expressions.
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Definition
B2Computing
(technical)To reduce the spinning speed of a hard disk drive, typically to save energy or reduce wear.
Example
- The hard drive will spin down after a period of inactivity to conserve power.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A quantum state where a particle's intrinsic angular momentum is aligned in a specific direction relative to a magnetic field.
Example
- In quantum mechanics, electrons can have spin up or spin down states.
B1General
(informal, idiom)To travel to a location briefly or for a specific purpose.
Example
- We decided to spin down to the beach for the afternoon.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spin down":
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