blackout
nounUK /ˈblækaʊt/
US /ˈblækaʊt/
A blackout is when the lights suddenly go out because there is no power.
The storm caused a blackout, so we used candles to see.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short time when someone faints or cannot remember what happened.
He had a blackout after standing up too fast.
3. When news or information is hidden from people on purpose.
The government ordered a news blackout during the event.
4. When a place makes all its windows dark so no light can be seen.
The city had a blackout to stay safe at night.