load shedding

noun

Meaning

Intentional, rotating electrical power outages implemented by utility companies to avoid a total system failure when demand exceeds supply.

Examples

Businesses in the city have invested in backup generators to survive the frequent load shedding.
The government announced a new schedule for load shedding to help residents plan their daily activities.

Synonyms: blackout, power cut, brownout, rolling blackout

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load shedding

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊd ˌʃɛdɪŋ/

Definition

Intentional, rotating electrical power outages implemented by utility companies to avoid a total system failure when demand exceeds supply.

Examples

Businesses in the city have invested in backup generators to survive the frequent load shedding.
The government announced a new schedule for load shedding to help residents plan their daily activities.
Constant load shedding has made it difficult for students to study effectively during the evenings.

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