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light up

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verb

  • To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.

  • To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.

    Example: He saw Mary and his face lit up.
  • To light a cigarette, pipe etc.

    Example: Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up.
  • To make happy.

  • To open fire on a target or group of targets.

  • To shock (someone) with a stun gun.


light up

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verb

  • To loosen, slacken or ease off.

    Example: to light up the jib-sheets