"TV pickup" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} TV pickup (uncountable)
  1. (UK) The situation where a commercial break during a television programme adversely affects electricity generation and transmission as large numbers of people are operating appliances (kettles, refrigerators, etc.) at the same time. Wikipedia link: TV pickup Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Electricity, Television
    Sense id: en-TV_pickup-en-noun-j4B2S9Xg Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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