Meaning of the word "go dark" in English

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go dark

US /ɡoʊ dɑːrk/
UK /ɡoʊ dɑːrk/
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Idiom

1.

to become inactive or cease operations, especially in a secretive or unannounced manner

Example:
The rebel group decided to go dark after the failed mission.
The company will go dark for a few days for system maintenance.
2.

to become uncommunicative or unresponsive

Example:
After the argument, she just went dark and wouldn't answer my calls.
He tends to go dark when he's stressed.
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