OUTAGE


Meaning of OUTAGE in English

(~s)

An ~ is a period of time when the electricity supply to a building or area is interrupted, for example because of damage to the cables. (AM; in BRIT, use power cut )

A windstorm in Washington is causing power ~s throughout the region.

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