BLACKOUT


Meaning of BLACKOUT in English

■ noun

1》 a period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid.

↘( ~s ) Brit. dark curtains put up in windows during an air raid.

↘a sudden failure or dimming of electric lights.

2》 a temporary loss of consciousness.

3》 an official suppression of information: a total news ~.

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