Question 1

What does "dim out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the brightness of lights, especially across a city or area as a wartime or emergency measure.

Question 2

How do you use "dim out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

During the war, coastal cities were required to dim out their lights to make targeting harder for enemy aircraft.

Question 3

Is "dim out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"dim out" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Historically associated with World War II civil defence practices — cities would 'dim out' (partially reduce lighting) as opposed to a full 'blackout'. Also used in theatre and broadcasting contexts. Less common today outside historical or technical usage.

dim out

"out" 포함 구문