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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLACKOUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLACKOUT definition: 1. a time when all lights must be hidden by law, or when there is no light or power because of an…. Learn more.

2. worldenglishteacher.com › meaning-blackout-vsMeaning of “Blackout” VS “Power Outage” – ESL Vocabulary

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   A blackout or power outage is when you temporarily lose electricity. The main difference is that for blackouts, we generally use this word. when an entire city or an entire region does not have electricity. That’s why it’s a blackout, because if you go outside and look around,

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Final_BlackoutFinal Blackout - Wikipedia

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   Final Blackout. Final Blackout is a dystopic science fiction novel by American writer L. Ron Hubbard. The novel is set in the future and follows a man known as "the Lieutenant" as he restores order to England after a world war. First published in serialized format in 1940 in the science fiction magazine Astounding Science Fiction, Final ...

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › blackout_nblackout, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Oct 3, 2023 · The experience of having a blackout (blackout, n. 2), esp. of being rendered unconscious; the occurrence of a blackout; an instance of this. blackout 1934–. A (usually temporary) loss of memory; an amnesic gap, esp. for events occurring during a period of alcohol intoxication. Also: a momentary or brief…. greyout 1942–.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › blackoutBLACKOUT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BLACKOUT definition: 1. the state of being unconscious for a short time 2. a situation in which people are not allowed…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › blackout!BLACKOUT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Blackout definition: . See examples of BLACKOUT used in a sentence.

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   What does blackout mean?

   • The experience of having a blackout (blackout, n. 2), esp. of being rendered unconscious; the occurrence of a blackout; an instance of this. A (usually temporary) loss of memory; an amnesic gap, esp. for events occurring during a period of alcohol intoxication. Also: a momentary or brief… Partial or incipient blackout (blackout, n.

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   When is a power outage a blackout?

   • when an entire city or an entire region does not have electricity. That’s why it’s a blackout, because if you go outside and look around, it’s black because there are no lights on anywhere. However, a power outage is generally used when maybe a neighborhood or a particular house loses electricity.

   Meaning of “Blackout” VS “Power Outage” – ESL Vocabulary

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   What is a blackout in theatre?

   • 1. Theatre. The darkening of a stage, as between scenes, during a performance; a darkened stage. Also figurative. The more I think of that revolving business the less I see how it can be done... There will have to be a black-out. In the stage of his mind came a black-out upon a host of inhibitions. What do you think death really is?..

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   What is a news blackout?

   • a news blackout. The airline's discount on fares does not apply during the Christmas week blackout. Radio and Television. a prohibition that is imposed on the broadcasting of an event and has the purpose of encouraging or ensuring ticket sales.

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   What is a partial blackout?

   • Partial or incipient blackout (blackout, n. 2) experienced by a person subjected to strong accelerative forces, esp. during flying; (more generally)… A loss of consciousness; a fainting fit. Also: a person who has passed out or become unconscious.

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   What causes a blackout?

   • The complete loss of electrical power in a particular area. Blackouts can result from a natural disaster, a manmade catastrophe, or simply from an excess of energy demand over supply. ( Compare brownout.) Rolling blackouts to match supply and demand have become increasingly common in the United States.

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › blackoutBLACKOUT - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "BLACKOUT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.