lifeline

• Substantiv, das eine überlebenswichtige Unterstützung oder Rettungsmöglichkeit bezeichnet, oft eine entscheidende Verbindung oder ein physisches Seil, das zur Rettung dient.

A noun referring to a crucial source of support or means of survival, often an essential connection or a physical line used for rescue.

1. Palmistry creaseB2informal

   A curved line on the palm of the hand, believed in palmistry to represent the length of a person's life.

   Lebenslinie

   • The palm reader examined her lifeline and predicted a long life.
   • He has a very short lifeline, but he doesn't believe in palmistry.
   • According to my lifeline, I should live to be over ninety.

   Synonymelife lineline of life

2. Essential supportB2formal

   A crucial source of support or aid that helps someone survive or continue an activity.

   Rettungsanker

   • The emergency food bank was a lifeline for many families during the crisis.
   • The internet has become a lifeline for remote workers.
   • Her friendship was a lifeline during his difficult recovery.

   Synonymeanchorbackbonefoundationmainstaysafety netsalvationsuccorsupport

3. Diver's lineC1formaltechnical

   A rope or cable used to raise or lower a deep-sea diver, providing a physical connection to the surface.

   Sicherheitsleine

   • The diver checked his lifeline before descending into the deep water.
   • A strong lifeline is essential for safe underwater exploration.
   • The crew carefully managed the lifeline to ensure the diver's safety.

   Synonymetether

4. Rescue lineB1formal

   A rope thrown from a ship or boat that people in the water can hold onto to prevent drowning.

   Rettungsleine

   • The sailor threw a lifeline to the man overboard.
   • Passengers clung to the lifeline as they were rescued from the sinking ship.
   • The lifeline was coiled and ready for emergencies on the deck.