load-shedding
or load·shed·ding
[ lohd-shed-ing ]
/ ˈloʊdˌʃɛd ɪŋ /
noun
the deliberate shutdown of electric power in a part or parts of a power-distribution system, generally to prevent the failure of the entire system when the demand strains the capacity of the system.
Nearby words
load off one's mind, a, load shedding, load the dice, load-line mark, load-lugger, load-shedding, loaded, loaded for bear, loaded question, loader, loadie
Origin of load-shedding
First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for load shedding
load shedding
noun
the act or practice of temporarily reducing the supply of electricity to an area to avoid overloading the generators
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