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Meaning of black out
The primary meaning of "black out" is to lose consciousness or to stop functioning, often due to a lack of power or a disruption.
Etymology of black out
The phrase "black out" originated in the late 19th century, initially used to describe the extinguishing of lights, especially in a theater or during an air raid
The term gained popularity during World War II, when cities would black out their lights to prevent enemy aircraft from navigating
Over time, the phrase evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the loss of consciousness or the cessation of function
Synonyms
faint
pass out
lose consciousness
swoon
collapse
fall unconscious
become unconscious
go unconscious
fall into a swoon
lose sensation
go dark
darken
dim
obscure
cloud
shut down
power outage
interruption
disruption
cessation
pause
break
interruption
halt
stoppage
suspension
discontinuance
Definitions
- To lose consciousness or become unconscious, especially for a short time
- * To stop functioning or operating, especially due to a lack of power
- * To deliberately erase or conceal information
Usage Examples
- The patient blacked out during the surgery due to the anesthesia
- * The city blacked out during the storm, leaving thousands without power
- * The government blacked out sensitive information from the documents before releasing them to the public
Antonyms
regain consciousness
come to
wake up
recover
revive
resurrect
restore
reactivate
turn on
switch on
illuminate
enlighten
reveal
disclose
uncover
expose
activate
energize
revitalize
animate