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power failure

/ˈpaʊə ˌfeɪljə/

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/ˈpaʊə ˌfeɪljə/B1formaltechnical
  • ruСитуация, при которой подача электроэнергии в здание, район или устройство прерывается или полностью прекращается.

A situation where the supply of electrical power to a building, area, or device is interrupted or stops completely.

  1. Loss of electrical powerB1formal

    An interruption in the supply of electricity to a building or area.

    ruОтключение электроэнергии

    • The storm caused a power failure that lasted for hours.
    • We had a power failure during the exam, so we had to use candles.
    • The hospital has a backup generator in case of a power failure.