brown out
The term "brown out" is used across various fields to describe a partial loss or reduction in power, visibility, or consciousness.
Definition
B2Electricity
(technical)A reduction in voltage in an electrical power supply, causing lights to dim and potentially affecting appliances.
Example
- The city experienced a brown out during the heatwave due to increased electricity demand.
C1Workplace
(corporate)A state of decreased motivation and engagement in one's job, leading to lower productivity.
Example
- After years of overwork, she started to feel a brown out, losing interest in her tasks.
C1Aviation
(technical)Reduced visibility caused by airborne particles like dust or sand, often due to helicopter downwash.
Example
- The helicopter pilot struggled to land safely in the brown out conditions caused by the desert sand.
C1Medical
(health)A temporary loss of vision or consciousness due to a sudden drop in blood pressure or oxygen supply to the brain.
Example
- He experienced a brown out after standing up too quickly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brown out":
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