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have outdated ideas and attitudes.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.