load-shedding

American  

[lohd-shed-ing] / ˈloʊdˌʃɛd ɪŋ /

Or loadshedding

noun

1. 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.

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load shedding British  

noun

1. the act or practice of temporarily reducing the supply of electricity to an area to avoid overloading the generators

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Etymology

Origin of load-shedding

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The power cuts, referred to as load-shedding, have caused much frustration, not least on the roads as traffic lights often do not work, causing gridlock.

From BBC

“The combination of rising interest rates and load-shedding is simply making things worse, so our economy is indeed in decline,” Swilling told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

"When load-shedding is really, really bad, we find ourselves using our profit to run," Mr Makhubu said.

From BBC

Power was restored in many areas by late Monday, and residents had long grown accustomed to periodic electricity cuts — known here as load-shedding — as fuel shortages have become a chronic problem.

From Washington Post

"It is cheaper and better than how we are living through load-shedding, and will change so many lives."

From BBC