How to pronounce “load shedding”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• The process by which an electric utility cuts power to some customers in response to a shortage of available electricity.
• (aviation) The process of minimizing usage of electrical power by powering down nonessential equipment following an electrical generation failure, or to reduce the risk of an electrical fire in certain situations.
• The postponement of payment of less important bills because of financial problems.

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