light up
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source.
- To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
- To ignite.
- To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
- To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone).
- To make happy.
- To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on.
- To open fire on a target or group of targets, especially with rockets, a flamethrower, etc.
- To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
- To activate the emergency sirens on a police vehicle in order to pull someone over.
- To loosen, slacken, or ease off.
Adjective
- That lights up
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