Turning off or disconnecting loads to limit peak demand.
the process of deliberately disconnecting preselected loads from a power system in response to an abnormal condition in order to maintain the integrity of the remainder of the system
[n] - cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand becomes greater than the supply
noun cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand becomes greater than the supply
Turning off or disconnecting loads to limit peak demand.
the deliberate shutdown of electric power in a part or parts of a power-distribution system, generally to prevent the failure of the entire system when the demand strains the capacity of the system.