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The power was out vs The power was cut off

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'The power was out' implies that there was a general power failure, while 'The power was cut off' suggests that someone intentionally turned off the power.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2577 views

The power was out

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a general power failure.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where there is no electricity supply due to a general power failure.

Examples:

During the storm, the power was out for several hours.
I couldn't finish my work because the power was out in the entire building.

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Power fully restored after 2.5-hour outage on campus. By Public Affairs, UC Berkeley | April 24, 2015. BERKELEY — Robert Reich taught his class outside Wheeler Hall while the power was out. (UC Berkeley photo by Laurie Goldman).
May 7, 2015 ... Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours and the refrigerator door was kept shut. Discard any perishable food ( such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs or leftovers) that has been above ...
If you are unsure how long the power was out, discard potentially hazardous foods. If you have an on-site water supply, ensure your water is safe. If you have a well with a chlorination system, check that your system is running; the chlorination ...
Apr 17, 2015 ... The power was out at the studio last night but we held class regardless. We loved hearing that @qcyogi.foodie loved practicing without music by candlelight for a change. Tell us...how do you feel about practicing without music ...

Alternatives:

the electricity was off
there was a power outage
the power went out
there was no electricity
the lights were off

The power was cut off

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a deliberate action of turning off the power.

This phrase is used when someone intentionally turns off the power supply, such as a person or a utility company.

Examples:

The power was cut off due to non-payment of the bill.
I called the electric company to find out why the power was cut off.

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Feb 23, 2015 ... "We heard the Israeli company threatening to cut power supply to the West Bank but no one really thought it will happen," he said. "My work depends on electricity and so when the power was cut off, we had to stop work.".
Feb 24, 2015 ... “My work depends on electricity and so when the power was cut off, we had to stop work.” In more winter news, IMEMC reports settlers from the Gilo settlement have “opened its barrages, throwing all excess rain and melted ...
... could have been worked out. but something just does not sound right about the story. how long after the power was cut off did she faint? how long did it take the paramedics to get there? couldn't some sort of arrangement been worked out?
Feb 27, 2015 ... “My work depends on electricity and so when the power was cut off, we had to stop work.” – In more winter news, IMEMC reports settlers from the Gilo settlement have “opened its barrages, throwing all excess rain and melted ...

Alternatives:

the electricity was disconnected
the power supply was turned off
the power was shut off
the electricity was intentionally turned off
the power was deliberately cut

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