blackout
//ˈblæk.aʊt//
Noun
blackoutSingular
blackoutsPlural
1
A temporary loss of consciousness.
She had a blackout and fell to the floor.
2
A failure of electrical power supply over a widespread area.
The blackout lasted for several hours and affected the entire city.
3
The extinguishing or concealing of all lights, especially as a precaution against air raids.
During the war, the city enforced a strict blackout every night.
4
A suppression or censorship of news or information.
The government imposed a news blackout during the crisis.