go dark
The phrase "go dark" is commonly used in various contexts to describe the cessation of activities, communications, or visibility.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To stop all activities or operations, often temporarily.
Example
- The company decided to go dark for a month to restructure its operations.
C1Communications
(technical, military)To cease all communications, often for security or strategic reasons.
Example
- The unit went dark to avoid detection by enemy forces.
B2Digital
(technical)To become unavailable or inaccessible online.
Example
- The website went dark after the cyber attack.
B2Illumination
(safety)To turn off all lights, typically for concealment.
Example
- The building went dark during the blackout.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go dark":
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