Lights-out
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪts.aʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lights-out is a noun meaning The time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime.
Meaning
The time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime.
More Meanings
- The prescribed bedtime for persons living in a boarding school or staying in a hospital.
- (idiomatic, euphemistic) Something hopeless, over; unconsciousness. [(usually) with for and noun phrase]
- (idiomatic, sports) A decisive play.
- (manufacturing) Done or performed in the dark because of a fully automated working environment. Often describes night shift or third shift work.
Example Sentences
lights-out production
lights-out manufacturing
It's gonna be lights out for you, pal!
We were all expected to be in bed by lights-out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include invisible, unseen, night, dark, nite, brownout.
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