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blackouts

[/ˈblækˌaʊts/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
apagões
1. A sudden loss of electrical power affecting a large area
The city experienced several blackouts during the storm.
A cidade sofreu vários apagões durante a tempestade.
2. A temporary loss of consciousness or memory
He had blackouts after hitting his head.
Ele teve desmaios após bater a cabeça.
3. The suppression or concealment of information or broadcast content
News blackouts were imposed during the emergency.
Apagões de notícias foram impostos durante a emergência.
4. Periods of unconsciousness due to excessive alcohol consumption
He couldn't remember the party due to alcohol-induced blackouts.
Ele não se lembrava da festa devido aos apagões induzidos por álcool.
NYC Slang
blackout (commonly refers to power outages in urban infrastructure)
Synonyms
power outagespower failuresfainting spellssyncope
Antonyms
power restorationconsciousnesstransparency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apagões
Most common term for power outages
São Paulo
apagões
Standard usage, frequently used due to recurring power issues
Portugal
apagões
Also used for power cuts; 'cortes de eletricidade' is alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

power blackout
rolling blackouts
complete blackout
memory blackout
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