goes, went, gone, going
to go out
phrasal verbE
To stop burning or shining
- 1The fire will go out if we don't add more wood.
- 2The lights suddenly went out.
When a fire, candle, or light is no longer burning or giving light, it means it has finished and is not bright anymore. For example, when a candle has no more flame, or when a light bulb is not shining, it has ended and is now dark.
During a power cut, people often say, "The lights went out," meaning the electricity stopped and the room became dark.
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in a waiting room
Unexpected Darkness
Susan
I was reading when suddenly the lights went out.
Kenneth
Oh, that must have been surprising.
Susan
Yes, it was quite unexpected.
Kenneth
I hope they fix it soon.
in a large, official building
Sudden Darkness in the Hall
John
It's getting dark in here all of a sudden.
Jessica
Yeah, it seems the lights have gone out.
John
I hope they fix it soon. It's hard to see anything.
Jessica
Let's wait by the window for some natural light.
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Similar to "to go out":
- 1extinguish
- 2die out
