networkcut
nounUK /ˈnɛtwɜːkkʌt/
US /ˈnɛtwɜːrkkʌt/
A networkcut is when the internet or a computer connection suddenly stops working.
The storm caused a networkcut, so we couldn't watch videos for an hour.
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2. A deliberate action that blocks part of a computer network to keep it safe.
The school made a networkcut to stop students from visiting bad websites.
3. A break in a chain of connected computers or devices.
A networkcut split the office computers into two groups that couldn't talk to each other.
4. The moment a video call or online game loses its link to the internet.
During the online quiz, a networkcut made everyone freeze for a few seconds.