blackout

• Sustantivo que designa una pérdida temporal de la conciencia o de la memoria, así como un corte de electricidad o un periodo de oscuridad, o también una suspensión de las emisiones o de la información.

A noun referring to a temporary loss of consciousness, memory, or electric power, or a period of darkness or suspension of broadcasting.

1. Loss of electric powerB1formal

   A period when the electrical power supply to a region is cut off, causing darkness.

   Corte de energía eléctrica

   • The storm caused a city-wide blackout that lasted for hours.
   • During the blackout, we used candles and flashlights.
   • The power company worked quickly to restore electricity after the blackout.

   Sinónimosoutagepower failurepower outage

2. B2formalmedical

   A temporary loss of consciousness, often due to a drop in blood pressure or other medical reasons.

   Pérdida de conciencia

   • He suffered a blackout after standing up too quickly.
   • The patient experienced a brief blackout during the procedure.
   • She had a blackout and couldn't remember what happened for a few minutes.

   Sinónimoscollapsefaintswoonsyncope

3. Memory lossB2formalmedical

   A temporary or partial loss of memory, often due to trauma, alcohol, or stress.

   Pérdida de memoria

   • He had a complete blackout about the events of the previous night.
   • After the accident, she experienced a blackout and couldn't recall the details.
   • Alcohol-induced blackouts can be dangerous and lead to risky behavior.

   Sinónimosamnesia

4. Broadcasting suspensionB2formal

   A temporary halt in radio or television broadcasting, often for security or emergency reasons.

   Interrupción de transmisión

   • The government ordered a media blackout during the crisis.
   • There was a news blackout on the details of the military operation.
   • The radio station imposed a blackout on all political advertisements.

   Sinónimosbreakhaltinterruptionstoppagesuspension

5. Darkness for securityC1formal

   A condition where all lights are extinguished in a city or area to make it invisible to enemy aircraft.

   Apagón de guerra

   • During the war, the city enforced a strict blackout every night.
   • Residents were required to cover their windows during the blackout.
   • The blackout helped protect the city from aerial bombing.

   Antónimosilluminationlighting