light up

verbe

To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. (transitive)
To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source. (intransitive)
To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood. (figuratively, intransitive) · He saw Mary and his face lit up.
To ignite. (transitive)
To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. (intransitive) · Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up.
To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone). (transitive)
To make happy. (transitive)
To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on. (transitive)

Dans la bibliothèque

Suddenly there was the momentary gleam of a light up in the direction of the ventilator, which vanished immediately, but was succeeded by a strong smell of burning oil and heated metal.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 65 · B2

At night, the trees light up the dark sky.

Riding the Train in Singapore, p. 1 · A2

Autres résultats

light up To loosen, slacken, or ease off.

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