BLACKOUT


Meaning of BLACKOUT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈblækaut ]

n. 1 a temporary or complete loss of vision, consciousness, or memory. 2 a loss of power, radio reception, etc. 3 a compulsory period of darkness as a precaution against air raids. 4 a temporary suppression of the release of information, esp. from police or government sources. 5 a sudden darkening of a theatre stage.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.