blackout
A blackout refers to a temporary loss of electrical power over an area or a sudden failure of memory or consciousness in an individual. It can also describe a period of censorship where information or news is intentionally suppressed by an authority.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The heavy storm caused a total blackout in our neighborhood for several hours last night.
The severe weather led to a complete loss of electricity in the local area for a duration of time.
The military command issued a strict news blackout during the high-stakes rescue operation.
The army ordered a ban on all media reports while the important mission was taking place.
I had a complete blackout after the party and couldn't remember how I got home.
I experienced a total loss of memory following the social event and lacked recollection of the journey.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'black' screen when the power is 'out'. Everything goes black and stays out.
Quiz rápido
The city was plunged into a ____ after the main power station was struck by lightning.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: blackout
Ejemplos
The heavy storm caused a total blackout in our neighborhood for several hours last night.
everydayThe severe weather led to a complete loss of electricity in the local area for a duration of time.
The military command issued a strict news blackout during the high-stakes rescue operation.
formalThe army ordered a ban on all media reports while the important mission was taking place.
I had a complete blackout after the party and couldn't remember how I got home.
informalI experienced a total loss of memory following the social event and lacked recollection of the journey.
Sociological studies often analyze the correlation between an extended blackout and changes in urban crime rates.
academicAcademic research explores the link between long power failures and shifts in criminal activity in cities.
To prevent leaks, the CEO requested a temporary communication blackout regarding the merger.
businessThe executive asked for a pause in all company messages about the business deal to stop secrets from spreading.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
media blackout
a situation where no information is given to the press
information blackout
the deliberate withholding of knowledge or facts
stage blackout
turning off all lights in a theater between scenes
Se confunde a menudo con
A brownout is a partial drop in voltage, while a blackout is a complete loss of power.
A faint is the physical act of losing consciousness, whereas a blackout can also refer to electricity or censorship.
Notas de uso
Use 'blackout' as a single word for the noun; use 'black out' as two words for the verb (e.g., 'I might black out'). It is versatile, applying to electricity, medical states, and journalism.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the verb form 'black out' when they need the noun 'blackout'. They might also confuse it with 'darkness', which is a state, whereas a blackout is an event.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'black' screen when the power is 'out'. Everything goes black and stays out.
Origen de la palabra
Originally used in the theater in the 1910s for turning off lights; became widely used during WWII to describe extinguishing lights to hide from enemy bombers.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
During World War II, 'blackouts' were mandatory procedures in cities like London to prevent enemy aircraft from identifying targets by their lights.
Quiz rápido
The city was plunged into a ____ after the main power station was struck by lightning.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: blackout
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