live1
 
/
lɪv/
v.
   - remain alive. 
▸be alive at a specified time.
 ▸spend one's life in a particular way.
 ▸supply oneself with the means of subsistence.
 - make one's home in a place or with a person.
 - be remembered:
 her name lived on.
 
Phrase
- live and breathe something
 be devoted to a subject or activity.  - live in the past
 have outdated ideas and attitudes.  - live it up
 informal lead a life of extravagance and exciting social activity.  - live rough
 live outdoors as a result of being homeless.  - live with oneself
 be able to retain one's self-respect as a consequence of one's actions.  - long live someone or something!
 said to express loyalty or support for someone or something.  - where one lives
 N. Amer. informal at, to, or in the right or most vulnerable spot. 
Phrase verbal
Etymology
OE libban, lifian, of Gmc origin; rel. to life and leave1.
live2
 
/
lʌɪv/
adj.
    - not dead or inanimate; living. 
▸(of yogurt) containing the living microorganisms by which it is formed.
 - (of a musical performance) given in concert. 
▸(of a broadcast) transmitted at the time of occurrence.
 - (of a wire or device) connected to a source of electric current. 
▸relating to or using explosive that is able to be detonated.
 ▸(of coals) burning.
 ▸(of a wheel or axle in machinery) moving or imparting motion.
 - of current or continuing interest and importance.
 
adv.
 as or at an actual event or performance.
Phrase
- go live
 Computing  (of a system) become operational. 
Etymology
C16: shortening of alive.