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UK//ˈaʊteɪdʒ//US//ˈaʊteɪdʒ//

Meaning of Outage

A temporary interruption in a service or functionality.

In simple words: A time when something stops working or is not available.

Outage in a sentence

  • The power outage lasted for several hours last night.
  • During the internet outage, many people struggled to work from home.
  • The server outage caused significant delays in processing requests.
  • Residents were informed about the planned outage for maintenance.
  • The utility company reported an outage affecting several blocks.
  • After the storm, there was a widespread outage across the region.

How to use Outage

Use 'outage' in contexts related to power, internet, or service disruptions. It's neutral and suitable for both written and spoken situations, especially in technical or business contexts.

Grammar pattern

outage + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'out-age' – picture an old technology that has stopped working.

Related words

Collocations with Outage

  • power outage
  • service outage
  • internet outage
  • planned outage
  • widespread outage

Synonyms for Outage

Common mistakes with Outage

  • Confused with 'outreach' - they have different meanings.
  • Using 'outage' with non-specific contexts, it often relates to services.
  • Omitting the context, as 'outage' always needs an identifier, like 'power' or 'internet'.

Compare Outage with Failure, Disruption, Breakdown, Stop

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Frequently asked questions about Outage

What does Outage mean?

A time when something stops working or is not available.

What is the definition of Outage?

A temporary interruption in a service or functionality.

How do you use Outage in a sentence?

The power outage lasted for several hours last night.

Can you give another example of Outage?

During the internet outage, many people struggled to work from home.

What are synonyms for Outage?

Common alternatives include interruption, failure, disruption, breakdown, stop.

What words go with Outage?

It commonly pairs with power outage, service outage, internet outage, planned outage, widespread outage.

What are common mistakes when using Outage?

Confused with 'outreach' - they have different meanings. Using 'outage' with non-specific contexts, it often relates to services. Omitting the context, as 'outage' always needs an identifier, like 'power' or 'internet'.

How do you pronounce Outage?

US: //ˈaʊteɪdʒ//, UK: //ˈaʊteɪdʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Outage?

Use 'outage' in contexts related to power, internet, or service disruptions. It's neutral and suitable for both written and spoken situations, especially in technical or business contexts.