black-out (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈblækˌaʊt/
Definition
A period when all electric power is cut off in an area, or when lights are extinguished for protection, especially during wartime.
Examples
The city experienced a complete black-out after the storm.
During the air raid, residents were ordered to observe a strict black-out.
How to Use black-out
- black-out (noun)
- A period of darkness due to power loss or deliberate extinguishing of lights. — "The city experienced a widespread black-out."
- black-out (noun)
- A temporary loss of consciousness or memory. — "He suffered a black-out after the accident."
- black-out (noun)
- The suppression or censorship of information. — "There was a media black-out on the controversial topic."
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