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Load shedding
Used when discussing power management issues in Pakistan.
Literal Meaning
Scheduled power cuts
Actual Meaning
Scheduled or rolling blackouts/power outages - very common term in Pakistan
Examples in Context

Load shedding is from 2-4pm today, so make sure to charge your devices beforehand.

We should plan our activities around the load shedding times to avoid being caught without power.

Load shedding is from 2-4pm today

The load shedding schedule changed

The load shedding schedule changed, and now it's during the evening hours instead of the morning.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Neighbors might share tips on when load shedding happens, so talking with them can be useful.
  • 2Being prepared for load shedding can make it less disruptive; consider having flashlights and battery backups ready.
  • 3People often talk about 'load shedding' casually, as it's a common occurrence in many households.
  • 4Load shedding can affect daily routines, so it's helpful to be aware of the schedule in advance.
  • 5A daily reality in many Pakistani cities
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
power outage
blackout
electricity cut
power failure
energy shortage
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