~ 1 [ lɪv ]
■ verb
1》 remain a~.
↘be a~ at a specified time.
↘spend one's life in a particular way.
↘supply oneself with the means of subsistence.
2》 make one's home in a place or with a person.
3》 be remembered: her name ~d on.
Phrases
~ and breathe something be devoted to a subject or activity.
~ in the past have outdated ideas and attitudes.
~ it up informal lead a life of extravagance and exciting social activity.
~ rough ~ outdoors as a result of being homeless.
~ with oneself be able to retain one's self-respect as a consequence of one's actions.
long ~ someone or something! said to express loyalty or support for someone or something.
where one ~s N. Amer. informal at, to, or in the right or most vulnerable spot.
Phrasal verbs
~ something down [usu. with negative ] succeed in making others forget something embarrassing.
~ for regard as the most important aspect of one's life.
~ in (or out ) (of an employee or student) reside at (or away from) the place where one works or studies.
~ off (or on ) depend on as a source of income or support.
↘have (an amount of money) with which to buy food and other necessities.
~ something out
1》 do in reality that which one has imagined.
2》 spend the rest of one's life in a particular place or situation.
~ through survive (an unpleasant situation).
~ together (of a couple not married to each other) share a home and have a sexual relationship.
~ up to fulfil.
~ with
1》 share a home and have a sexual relationship with (someone to whom one is not married).
2》 accept or tolerate (something unpleasant).
Origin
OE libban , lifian , of Gmc origin; related to life and leave 1 .
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~ 2 [ lʌɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 not dead or inanimate; living.
↘(of yogurt) containing the living microorganisms by which it is formed.
2》 (of a musical performance) given in concert.
↘(of a broadcast) transmitted at the time of occurrence.
3》 (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.
4》 of current or continuing interest and importance.
■ adverb as or at an actual event or performance.
Phrases
go ~ Computing (of a system) become operational.
Origin
C16: shortening of a~ .