black out
The term "black out" can refer to losing consciousness, a power failure, or the act of censoring information.
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Definition
B2Health
(informal)To faint or lose consciousness temporarily.
Example
- He blacked out after standing up too quickly.
- The athlete blacked out during the marathon.
B2Media
(formal, informal)To censor or cover information to prevent its dissemination.
Example
- The government blacked out the news about the protests.
- Sensitive information was blacked out in the report.
B2Electricity
(technical, informal)To experience a temporary loss of electrical power.
Example
- The city blacked out during the storm.
- A power failure blacked out the entire neighborhood.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black out":
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