outage
Noun
Meaning
a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers)
the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation
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there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m.
According to BC Hydro’s outage list, the power has been off since Jan.
A data outage during an occurrence of high call traffic can quickly overrun dispatch and voice channel capacity in cases where a routine level of calls for service requires both data terminals and voice channels.
A fully charged cellphone is one of the most important tools to have on hand during an outage.
After shoppers were told to stay in place, there was a power outage which affected the local area, which caused some local residents to come onto the street while the shooter was still active.
A smaller outage affecting 19 customers also occurred just east of Mount Airy.