Go Dark

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ dɑːrk/

Definitions of go dark

verb To become dark or dim; to turn off or stop emitting light

Example Sentences

A1 The lights go dark when you turn off the switch.

A2 The screen suddenly went dark and I couldn't see anything.

B1 The city streets go dark early in the winter months.

B2 The website went dark for maintenance, but it will be back up soon.

C1 The company's reputation started to go dark after the scandal broke.

C2 The politician's career went dark after the corruption allegations were revealed.

adjective Describing the state of being dark or dim

Example Sentences

A1 The room went dark as the sun set.

A2 The screen on my phone suddenly went dark.

B1 The city streets go dark early in the winter months.

B2 The movie's ending took a dark turn that left the audience shocked.

C1 The political situation in the country has started to go dark, causing concern among citizens.

C2 The author's latest novel delves into dark themes that challenge the reader's perception of reality.

Examples of go dark in a Sentence

formal The company decided to go dark on social media for a while to focus on their new product launch.

informal I heard that John's phone battery is about to go dark, so he might not be able to answer calls.

slang When the party gets too loud, I just want to go dark and chill out for a bit.

figurative After the scandal, the celebrity chose to go dark and stay out of the public eye for a while.

Grammatical Forms of go dark

• past tense: went
• plural: go dark
• comparative: darker
• superlative: darkest
• present tense: go dark
• future tense: will go dark
• perfect tense: have gone dark
• continuous tense: going dark
• singular: goes dark
• positive degree: dark
• infinitive: to go dark
• gerund: going dark
• participle: gone dark

Origin and Evolution of go dark

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'go dark' originated in the context of military operations, where it referred to a sudden cessation of communication or activity to avoid detection by the enemy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'go dark' has expanded beyond military use to describe situations where someone intentionally becomes uncommunicative or unresponsive, often in a covert or secretive manner.