Power Failure (Noun)
Meaning
Equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The data center's backup generators kicked in immediately after the power failure to prevent any data loss.
- The hospital's life support systems were not affected by the power failure due to the emergency power supply.
- The power failure caused by the lightning strike resulted in a 3-hour delay in the manufacturing process.
- The power failure during the concert was a major disappointment for the audience, but the band continued to play acoustically.
- The power failure in the server room was caused by a faulty electrical panel that had been neglected for months.