Have an early/a late night Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Rest Preparation Used when emphasizing the need for rest before an important event. She decided to have an early night to be fresh for the interview. Pro Tip 2/3Health Conscious Implies caring for one's health by avoiding late nights. He has an early night every Friday to recover from the week. Pro Tip 3/3Routine Disruption Suggests a break from the usual sleep-wake cycle for specific reasons. After the long flight, I'm having an early night to reset my clock.