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load-shedding

/ˈloʊd ˌʃed.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈloʊd ˌʃed.ɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее преднамеренное отключение электроэнергии на определенных линиях или в определенных районах, когда спрос на электроэнергию превышает доступное предложение.

A noun referring to the deliberate shutdown of electric power on certain lines or in certain areas when the demand for electricity exceeds the available supply.

uncountable

  1. Electricity supply interruptionB2formal

    The deliberate shutdown of electric power in parts of a distribution system to prevent the entire system from failing when demand exceeds supply.

    ruВеерное отключение

    • The city experienced load-shedding for several hours due to high demand.
    • Load-shedding schedules are announced to help residents plan ahead.
    • The factory had to shut down operations during load-shedding.

    Synonymspower outage

Forms
  • load-sheddings plural form
  • load-sheddings' possessive plural form
  • load-shedding's possessive singular form