1. periods when electrical power is lost over a wide area
2. temporary losses of consciousness or memory
Usage: medical
3. suppression or censorship of news or information

Examples

• The storm caused widespread blackouts across the city.
• Rolling blackouts were implemented to conserve energy.
• He experienced blackouts after the head injury.
• The government imposed news blackouts during the crisis.
• During the war, blackouts were enforced every night.
• Power blackouts left thousands of homes without electricity.
• She had no memory of the accident due to blackouts.