power cut

noun

1. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area Sometimes shortened tocut

Example Sentences

The sign, advising what to do in a power cut, was in English as well - but the company said it would make sure its bilingual signs were shown in the right places in future.

From BBC

Which translates to: "In a power cut, call us on 105, no matter who you pay your bill to."

From BBC

More than 65,000 utility customers across the Southland had power cut as of Wednesday afternoon “due to heightened wildfire risk,” according to the utility.

From Los Angeles Times

He said: "We were 1-0 up and then there was a five-minute power cut - the lights came back on with the score at 1-1 and the place erupted."

From BBC

The hurricane made landfall during an island-wide power cut which left around 10 million Cubans in the dark.

From BBC