LIFELINE


Meaning of LIFELINE in English

life ‧ line /ˈlaɪflaɪn/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

1 . something which someone depends on completely

lifeline to

The telephone is her lifeline to the rest of the world.

lifeline for

The organization has proved to be a lifeline for thousands of needy families.

2 . a rope used for saving people in danger, especially at sea

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.