Pronunciation: /laɪt aʊt/
noun a source of illumination
A1 I need to buy a new light out for my bedroom.
A2 The light out in the hallway is flickering, we need to replace it.
B1 The light out in the kitchen stopped working, I'll have to call an electrician.
B2 I always carry a spare light out in my bag in case of emergencies.
C1 The designer light out in the living room is a focal point of the decor.
C2 The antique light out in the study is a rare find and adds character to the room.
verb to depart quickly or suddenly
A1 The cat likes to light out of the house when the door is open.
A2 I saw the deer light out of the forest as I approached.
B1 The criminal decided to light out of town before the police arrived.
B2 The athlete had to light out early for the competition.
C1 The spy managed to light out of the enemy territory undetected.
C2 The fugitive successfully lit out of the country to evade capture.
formal The power outage caused the light to go out in the entire building.
informal I was reading a book when suddenly the light went out.
slang I was about to take a shower but the light went out, so I had to use my phone flashlight.
figurative When the truth came out, it was like a light out moment for everyone involved.
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