Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

service-outage

noun
/ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
Definition
A service outage refers to a period when a service is unavailable or not functioning properly.
Examples

The website experienced a service outage, preventing users from accessing their accounts.

Our email services were interrupted due to a service outage last night.

Meaning
It signifies a disruption in a service’s availability, often affecting users who rely on that service.
Synonyms
  • service disruption
  • service interruption
  • service failure