Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lights-out
phrase
/laɪts aʊt/
Definition
A term used to indicate a period when the lights are turned off, often referring to the end of the day or a blackout.
Examples
- The camp had a strict lights-out policy at 10 PM to ensure everyone got enough sleep.
- During the storm, the neighborhood experienced a lights-out situation for several hours.
- Make sure to turn off the lights before lights-out to save energy.
Meaning
The phrase ‘lights-out’ can mean a situation where there is no power, or it can also refer to the curfew time when lights are turned off for the night.
Synonyms
- blackout
- lights-off
- shutdown
