load-shedding
- noun
- Indian
:
corte de energía
- Residents were frustrated by the load shedding that disrupted their daily routines and work schedules.
Examples
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Many businesses rely on generators due to the frequent load shedding in their city.
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During periods of high demand, load shedding can leave entire neighborhoods without power for hours.
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Chris knew there'd be load shedding in his friend's area.
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Thus, let's see how load shedding will be done during colder days in France.
Blog text (22) -
Rohit composed a ballad while sitting in his room during the many dark hours in Kathmandu during load shedding (scheduled electric power cuts).
Academic text (2016)
Synonyms
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3.9
A time when the power goes off and places go dark
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3.0
A time when the electricity goes off
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3.4
A sudden loss of electricity in an area
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Etymology
The word load-shedding comes from load ('weight' or 'demand') and shedding from shed ('to drop' or 'get rid of'), like a tree shedding its leaves. So, load-shedding is a planned way to 'drop' electric load, a temporary power cut to reduce demand.