Definitions

1. noun

a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head or a lack of oxygen

“She suffered a blackout after hitting her head on the rock.”

2. noun

a period of time when a country or a city has no electricity

“The city suffered a blackout after the hurricane passed through.”

3. noun

a period of time when the lights in a theater or cinema are turned off

“The movie started during the blackout, and we watched it in the dark.”

4. noun

a period of time when an event or activity is stopped or forbidden

“The government declared a blackout on all media coverage of the scandal.”

5. verb

to stop or prevent something from being seen or known about

“The government blacked out all information about the secret operation.”