Meaning Of The Word Lights out

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lights out in American English
a signal, as in a military camp, etc., to extinguish lights at bedtime
noun: a signal, usually by drum or bugle, that all or certain camp or barracks lights are to be extinguished for the night

lights out in British English
noun: the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed

lights-out in British English
noun: the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed

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