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What is a blackout?

What is a blackout? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
  2. (historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings as imposed during World War II.
  3. An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.
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Nine months after the blackout the city was said to enjoy a baby boom, with a small surge in the birth rate.
The radio announcers were trying to act encouraging as they informed the listeners that all of Toronto was in a blackout situation.
Total up the total wattage of appliances and lights you need running during a blackout.
If there is a blackout of league football next season, even armchair viewers will have to find a new occupation.
If they thought that there would be a news blackout on their actions they must now think again.
He threw open the blackout curtains of heavy, dark velvet, letting the rosy light of dawn seep into the room.

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