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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma redução temporária da tensão ou do fornecimento de energia elétrica, causando escurecimento das luzes ou apagões parciais, comum em cidades ou grandes áreas. Em sentido figurado, pode indicar qualquer redução ou queda temporária de intensidade, atividade ou capacidade.

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.

   🇵🇹Queda de tensão

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Escurecimento por segurança

   Sinônimos: blackoutdimout

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