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Outage: meaning, definitions and examples

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outage

 

[ หˆaสŠ.tษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

power failure

An outage refers to a period during which a service or utility is not available. This can include electricity outages, internet outages, or other interruptions in service. Outages can be caused by various factors, including natural disasters, technical failures, or maintenance work. The duration of an outage can vary significantly, from a few minutes to several days. In the context of electricity, a power outage can impact homes and businesses alike, causing inconvenience and sometimes jeopardizing safety. Similarly, an internet outage can disrupt communication and access to online resources, affecting both personal and professional activities.

Synonyms

disruption, failure, interruption

Examples of usage

  • The power outage lasted for three hours last night.
  • Due to the outage, many residents were left without electricity.
  • The internet outage caused a significant delay in our project deadlines.
Context #2 | Noun

service disruption

In a broader context, an outage can refer to any disruption of service, whether it be in telecommunications, water supply, or transportation. This can affect a single household or an entire city, depending on the scale of the problem. Outages are often communicated to the public by service providers to keep them informed about the status of the services.

Synonyms

breakdown, interrupt, shutdown

Examples of usage

  • The city experienced a widespread outage of water services yesterday.
  • Telecom companies often issue alerts during system outages.
  • Service outages are typically communicated via social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "outage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interrupรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคœเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคŸเฅŒเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausfall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemadaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะบะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przerwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœ้›ป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesinti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ „

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ู‚ุทุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝpadek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝpadok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ็”ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะทั–ะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corte

Etymology

The word 'outage' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Middle English noun 'outen', meaning 'to put out,' and later adapted in the early 20th century to describe interruptions in services, particularly in electricity and telecommunication. Its usage gained traction alongside the development of electrical infrastructure, where outages became a common issue as cities expanded and relied more heavily on interconnected utilities. The phrase 'electric outage' came into popular usage during the mid-20th century, reflecting the growing importance of electricity in daily life. As technology has evolved, the term has expanded to encompass any interruption in service, enhancing its relevance in todayโ€™s digital and interconnected world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,760, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.