brownout

A noun referring to a reduction in electrical power supply, resulting in dimmed lights or partial darkness, often used in the context of cities or large areas.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine vorübergehende Verringerung der elektrischen Spannung oder Leistung bezeichnet, die zu gedimmtem Licht oder teilweiser Dunkelheit führt, oft in Städten oder großen Gebieten.

1. Reduction in electrical power B2 formal

   A temporary reduction in the supply of electrical power, causing lights to dim but not go out completely.

   • The city experienced a brownout during the heatwave.
   • The brownout caused some appliances to malfunction.
   • Residents were asked to reduce electricity usage to prevent a brownout.

   🇩🇪Spannungsabfall

   Synonyme: dipsag

2. Darkening for security C1 formal

   A period of enforced darkness, especially in a city, to make it less visible to enemy aircraft.

   • During the war, the city was under a brownout to avoid detection.
   • The military ordered a brownout to protect the base from aerial attack.
   • Residents covered their windows during the brownout.

   🇩🇪Verdunkelung aus Sicherheitsgründen

   Synonyme: blackoutdimout

• brownouts plural form
• brownouts' possessive plural form
• brownout's possessive singular form