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outage

ou·tage

UK/ˈaʊ.tɪd͡ʒ/ US/ˈaʊ.tɪd͡ʒ/ uncommon

noun

2.

a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers)

  • “there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m.”

Origin

From out + -age, on the model of shortage.

Phrases

  • power cut
  • power outage
  • sun outage

Related words

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