Lights-out (Noun)
Meaning 1
(military) signal to turn the lights out.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The drill sergeant gave the order "lights out" and the barracks went dark immediately.
- As the lights-out signal flashed across the camp, soldiers scrambled to extinguish their lanterns and fires.
- The commanding officer ordered lights out at 2200 hours to conserve energy and reduce visibility.
- In preparation for the air raid, the mayor gave the order for lights out across the entire city.
- When the general yelled "lights out," the whole base plunged into darkness to avoid detection by enemy aircraft.
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Meaning 2
A prescribed bedtime.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- It's past lights-out for the kids, they need to get some sleep for their big game tomorrow.
- The summer camp administrators reminded the children that lights-out was at 9 PM sharp every night.
- We're sticking to a strict lights-out policy to ensure everyone gets a full night's rest before the exam.
- Her parents had set lights-out for 10 PM on school nights, no exceptions.
- The school's dormitory hours were 9 PM lights-out, with lights back on at 6 AM.