From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpower cutˈpower cut noun [countable] British English TPEa period of time when there is no electricity supply SYN power failure, power outage American English
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power cut• It was Madame in the doorway, loudly disputing the accuracy of the information and the need for a power cut.• For example, the specialist Sun Frost range keeps food fresh for weeks rather than days if a power cut occurs.• On enquiry they were told that the other had been lent to a local restaurant when it suffered a power cut.• A drop in voltage can be more serious than a power cut. 