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light up



Definitions

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light up
     1. v. To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
     2. v. To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
           He saw Mary and his face lit up.
     3. v. (intransitive) To light a cigarette, pipe etc.
           Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up.
     4. v. To make happy.
     5. v. (transitive, slang) To open fire on a target or group of targets.
     6. v. (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
Analysis
light
     1. n. (physics) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, a
           As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
     2. n. A source of illumination.
           Put that light out!
     3. n. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
up
     1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
           I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
     2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely.
           I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
           Tear up the contract.

Example Sentences

Your ploy to get me to light up with you didn't work. 
Her husband was the oldest, and most established, of three boisterous brothers who could light up a dinner party, and they did that night. 
An adjoining set depicting a bar begins to light up off to the right of the construction set as it darkens, when suddenly. 



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