brown out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trải qua sự mất thị lực một phần như một hiện tượng brownout
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The pilot pulled up hard into a tight loop and browned out, losing sight of the target.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brown out” mean?
To experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.
Is “brown out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.