lighting up
/ˌlaɪtɪŋ ˈʌp/
noun
- The act of igniting something, such as a cigarette or pipe.
- The cafe had a designated area for lighting-up.
- He paused for a lighting-up before continuing his story.
- Her lighting-up of the candle signaled the start of the ceremony.
- The time in the evening when streetlights or car headlights are turned on.
- Drivers must switch on their headlights at lighting-up time.
- The city looks beautiful at lighting-up, just after sunset.
- We planned to reach the campsite before lighting-up.