Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-dark

verb
/ɡoʊ dɑrk/
Definition
To cease operations or become unavailable, especially in a digital context or service.
Examples
  • After the data breach, the company decided to go dark until they could secure their systems.
  • Many bloggers go dark during the holidays to take a break from posting.
Meaning
The term ‘go-dark’ refers to the action of stopping all activities or making a service inaccessible, often used in relation to websites or software.
Synonyms
  • shut down
  • discontinue
  • go offline
  • take a break