The power outage
Example: Power outage stops electricity supply temporarily
Definition
"The power outage" refers to a temporary loss or interruption of the electrical supply in a specific area, causing devices and systems dependent on electricity to stop functioning until the supply is restored.
Etymology
The phrase "the power outage" combines "power," deriving from the Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able,' relating to electrical energy, and "outage," which comes from the Old French 'outage,' meaning 'damage or loss.' Together, they describe a loss of electrical energy supply.
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"The power outage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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