blackouts

Meanings

• Noun

  A period of time during which the electricity or other utilities are cut off or disrupted.

  - "There was a blackout in the city last night."
  - "The blackout lasted for several hours."
  - "The theater performance was cancelled due to a blackout."

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Synonyms

pass out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blackouts
outage , outlast , astray , stray , play , day , may , lay

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Variants

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blackout , blackouts

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 1800s to refer to the deliberate interruption of telegraph communication, 'blackout' now refers to the intentional or unintentional interruption of any utility or power source.

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Trivia

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1. The longest power blackout in history occurred in India in 2012, affecting over 600 million people.

2. The term 'blackout' originated from the practice of blackening out telegraph lines during wartime to prevent enemy communication.

3. During a total solar eclipse, the moon creates a 'blackout' of sunlight, allowing the stars to be visible during the day.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power outage: A sudden and unplanned interruption of the electrical power supply.

2. Brownout: A voluntary or involuntary reduction of electrical power supply, resulting in lower voltage levels and potential equipment damage.

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Culture

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Blackouts have been depicted in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music. They are often used as a plot device to create tension and suspense, and can be used to explore themes of survival and resilience.

How to Memorize "blackouts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a city plunged into darkness.
   - Visualize the chaos and confusion during a blackout.
   - Think about the impact of a blackout on daily life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blackout' with 'power outage'.
   - Think of 'blackout' as a synonym for 'power failure'.
   - Associate 'blackout' with the image of a darkened room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'B-L-A-C-K-O-U-T' stands for 'Bright Lights Are Completely Killed Overnight'.
   - Think of the acronym 'B-O-P' for 'Black Out Power'.
   - Use the phrase 'Blackout means no light' to remember the meaning.

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