Definitions

1. noun

A complete or partial obscuring of the light from the Sun or the Moon by an object in space.

“The total eclipse of the Sun was a rare and awe-inspiring sight.”

2. verb

To cause a total or partial obscuring of the light from the Sun or the Moon by an object in space.

“The Moon will eclipse the Sun during the upcoming lunar cycle.”

3. noun

A sudden and complete loss of consciousness or awareness.

“The eclipse of her senses left her feeling disoriented and confused.”

4. noun

A state of being overshadowed or dominated by something else.

“The eclipse of the old regime marked the beginning of a new era.”