power cut

British

noun

Sometimes shortened to: cut. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area

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Delmarva Power cut power to hundreds of customers in Ocean City as storm surge flooding submerged electrical infrastructure downtown.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2016

Gary Giacomini, who lost most of his grazing land this summer when the Department of Water and Power cut off irrigation in Mono County, paid another rancher to let his cattle graze.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2015

Paddy Power cut the horse's Grand National odds from 25-1 to 16-1, which is now the best available.

From The Guardian • Mar. 21, 2011

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