sun|set

sun|set
sun|set «SUHN SEHT», noun, verb, -set, -set|ting.
–noun.
1. the going down of the sun; last appearance of the sun in the evening: »

After sunset, the horizon burned and glowed with rich crimson and orange lustre (Hawthorne).

2. the time when the sun goes down; close of day. SYNONYM(S): sundown.
3. the display of light and color in the sky at this time: »

Then in the sunset's flush they went aloft (John Masefield).

4. Figurative. decline or close, especially of a period of prosperity or the like: »

the sunset of life (Thomas Campbell).

–transitive verb.
to phase out or end the use of: »

The International Joint Commission…suggested that its patrons “sunset”…persistent toxic chemicals (Science News).

–intransitive verb.
to cease to be in effect: »

The rule is scheduled to sunset in ten years.


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