HyperDic: lights-out

English > 2 senses of the word lights-out:
NOUNtimelights-outa prescribed bedtime
communicationlights-out, taps(military) signal to turn the lights out
English > lights-out: 2 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningA prescribed bedtime.
Part ofnight, nighttime, darkThe time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
BroaderbedtimeThe time you go to bed
English > lights-out: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning(military) signal to turn the lights out.
Synonymtaps
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderbugle callA signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle

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