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microsoft outage
/ˈmaɪkrəˌsɒft ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
Definition
1
A temporary disruption or failure in Microsoft cloud services, such as Microsoft 365, Azure, or Teams, often causing widespread user frustration and viral memes.
2
Notably, the global IT meltdown on July 19, 2024, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update that bluescreened millions of Windows machines, or the fresh chaos on January 21, 2026, knocking out Outlook and Teams for thousands.
Examples
The microsoft outage turned my Zoom meeting into a game of 'guess who rage-quit first'.
Blame the microsoft outage for why your spreadsheet is now a modern art exhibit.
During the microsoft outage, executives discovered the ancient art of pen and paper.
A microsoft outage is nature's way of reminding us that Wi-Fi isn't eternal.