"rolling blackout" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rolling blackouts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rolling blackout (plural rolling blackouts)
  1. (electricity) An intentional disruption of electric service to different areas in a region to conserve power. Categories (topical): Electricity

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