blackout — meaning in English

English meaning

• blackout noun A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.

Senses

blackout is used for these senses in English:

• blackout A temporary loss of memory.
• blackout A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

blackout — full definition

1. noun A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.
2. noun A large-scale loss of electrical power over an area.
3. noun A deliberate suppression of information or news.

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