Synonyms for

Outages

Verb / ˈaʊtɪdʒɪz / Another word for outages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Outages refer to a period of time when a service or system is not available or working.

Synonyms & similar words

outage blackout disruption interruption failure breakdown downtime cessation stoppage halt standstill suspension closure shutdown cut-off disconnection brownout blip hiccup

Example sentences

  1. The power outage lasted for two hours and we had to use candles to see in the dark.
  2. The water outage in the neighborhood was caused by a broken pipe.
  3. The internet outage affected many businesses and caused them to lose money.
  4. The phone outage prevented people from making calls and sending messages.
  5. The gas outage meant that we had to cook on a camping stove for a week.

Quotes

  • "The outage of a single important node can disrupt the entire network." - Albert-László Barabási
  • "An outage at a major cloud computing service, Amazon Web Services, disrupted businesses across the United States." - The New York Times
  • "The power outage was a major inconvenience, but it also made us appreciate the simple pleasures of life." - Unknown

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