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Definition lights-out in British English

lights-out adverb

adverb
1

if a machine or manufacturing process runs lights-out, it is controlled by a computer and does not need a human to be present in order to operate or supervise it

Example

Factories that run lights out are fully automated and require no human presence on-site.

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Definition lights-out in British English