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| black·out [ blák òwt ] (plural black·outs) |
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1. electricity loss of electric light: a failure of an electrical supply
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2. medicine loss of consciousness: a temporary loss of consciousness, sight, or memory
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3. broadcasting withdrawal of broadcasting: a refusal to broadcast radio or television programs, or a sports event for which tickets are still available
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4. communication withholding of information: the withholding of news or information about a subject, especially by official sources
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5. military period of extinguishing or hiding lights: a period during wartime in which all lights are to be turned off or covered up at night to prevent inhabited areas from being seen from enemy aircraft
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6. communication loss of radio communication: a loss of radio communication between an aircraft or ship and headquarters
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7. travel period of full-price travel: a period during which promotional offers and benefits, e.g. those given to frequent fliers, cannot by used for air travel
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