Power Meaning Stops Working Cut Lines Storm Lights

Meaning: If something goes off, it stops working because of a power cut.

• go off Some power lines came down during the storm and all our lights suddenly went off.
  
  
• go off My new computer has batteries that will save my work if the power goes off in a blackout.
  
  

Nouns often used as subjects with go off (1): lights, computer, television, air conditioner, heater, radio