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blackout (Alexander Demidov); power failure (a period of time when there is no electricity supply ▪ Finally, an emergency lighting kit should always be ready in an accessible place, in case of a sudden power failure. ▪ Half way between Victoria and Gatwick there was a power failure, the lights went out and the train ground to a halt. ▪ It's only a power failure. ▪ The average freezer will keep food frozen for two days in the time of a blackout or a power failure. ▪ The last locally-caused power failure of greater magnitude was the Loma Prieta earthquake in October, 1989. ▪ This will prevent the loss of much of your work in the event of a power failure or other mishap. LDOCE Alexander Demidov) |
