The former will therefore be brightened and the latter dimmed. The lights dimmed, and Vicky pulled out a lit lightbulb. Madonna continued singing as the lights were dimmed again. The doors are locked and the lights dimmed. The disengagement warning light was fully dimmed. The night after she died, Broadway's lights were dimmed in her honor. Broadway theatres dimmed their lights in memoriam, as well. Finally, the lights dimmed and the band started playing. This consisted of adding incense burners, candles, dimmed lights and pornography on the walls. The lights of the Las Vegas Strip were dimmed in his honor. During the song's long introduction, the lights dimmed and all movement had to cease. On May 12, the lights of Broadway were dimmed in her honor. However, just as things were beginning to look bright for the band, they soon dimmed. Compact fluorescent lamps start poorly when cold, and most types cannot be dimmed. There are many situations where halogen lamps are dimmed successfully.