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n. - A device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer).

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  • PTO is basically a review and record-keeping agency.
  • "This decision by the PTO is final and not appealable by EchoStar," TiVo said.
  • The acronym PTO is the most popular name, but other common monikers include PCC, PTG, and HSA.
  • However, I think the practical effect of this on the PTO could be a potential nightmare.
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