1. a period when electrical power is lost in an area
2. a temporary loss of consciousness
3. a suppression or censorship of news or information

1. to lose consciousness temporarily
2. to suppress or censor information

Examples

• The storm caused a blackout that lasted three hours.
• She experienced a blackout during the intense heat.
• The government imposed a news blackout during the crisis.
• During World War II, cities enforced blackouts to avoid enemy detection.
• He blacked out from exhaustion after the marathon.
• The military blacked out all communications from the area.
• The blackout affected thousands of homes in the city.
• Doctors are investigating what caused her sudden blackout.