power failure

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Noun

power failure - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage"

power outage

equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown"

blackout - the failure of electric power for a general region

flame-out - the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion

Translations

fallimento interruzione di corrente

power failure

n → guasto alla linea elettrica

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"There was a power failure on the above-mentioned section.

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I do not know of any small or medium scale industry particularly poultry farmers who can survive with current tariff and the eratic power failure we are faciong in this country.

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Residents and the business community demanded the government to probe into the regular power failures and capabilities of E-ElectricIt is to be mentioned here that the govt has formed a committee to probe in to the issues of K-Electric as the metropolis face regular power outage.

Third massive power outage hits metropolis, Karachiites demand govt to probe

Protecting against power failure is effectively an insurance policy against losses from such an event.

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Right: A notice explaining to customers about the power failure at the Nags Head

Diners left hungry after power failure hits carvery

Thames Water said the power failure combined with high demand during the sustained heatwave meant water could not be pumped to customers fast enough.

Haslemere residents with no water call for hosepipe ban following reservoir power failure; Thames Water urges west Surrey residents to use less water to allow reservoir levels to recover

'I believe ATMs of most commercial banks have been shut down due to the power failure,' he maintained.

Power failure hits Punjab

A TFGM spokeswoman said the delay to the service was caused by a power failure. She said the service provider would 'strongly advise against' pulling the emergency cord, as it can create delays for other passengers.

Passengers jump off tram

A day after the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 experienced power failure problems, an MRT-3 train stalled between the Ortigas and Shaw Boulevard stations during yesterday morning's rush hour.

MRT-3 train stalls anew

He urges his colleagues to work assiduously to alleviate constant power failure and poor hygiene at the Legislature.