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light up

verb 12
light-up adjective 1
forms 5

verb12

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To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- I've never seen a supernova blow up, but if it's anything like my old Chevy Nova, it'll light up the night sky. — 2001
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To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source.
- When we cranked up the engine, the fire warning light lit up. — 2009
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To make happy.
- You are a shining light, and you light up my life. — 2001
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(figurative) To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
- He saw Mary and his face lit up.
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To ignite.
- Absence might cure it, or a second mistress / Light up another flame, and put out this. — 1712
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To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
- Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up.
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To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone).
- [He] accepted a cigar from one of his timid admirers. They followed him like Kindergärtner as he pointedly moved away from the Owl before allowing someone to light him up. — 1976
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(slang) To open fire on a target or group of targets, especially with rockets, a flamethrower, etc.
- telling me to light it up if it didn't stop approaching
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(US, slang) To activate the emergency sirens on a police vehicle in order to pull someone over.
- I guess he doesn't realize who's behind him, because the way he's darting and weaving, he's practically begging me to light him up.
To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on.
(US, slang) To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
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To loosen, slacken, or ease off.
- to light up the jib-sheets

light-up adjective1

That lights up

forms

lighted up · lighted up · lit up · lighting up · lights up

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