v. 1. informal To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. When Mr. Simmons mentioned money, the boys came alive. Bob pushed the starter button, and the engine came alive with a roar. 2. To look real; take on a bright, natural look. Under skillful lighting, the scene came alive. The President came alive in the picture as the artist worked.
COME ALIVE
Meaning of COME ALIVE in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012