light up

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a ação de acender algo, iluminar um espaço ou expressar alegria ou entusiasmo repentino.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of igniting something, illuminating a space, or expressing sudden joy or excitement.

incontável · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Illuminateformal

   To make something bright by lighting it.

   Iluminar

   • The fireworks lit up the night sky.
   • She lit up the room with a single candle.
   • The streetlights automatically light up at dusk.

   Sinônimosbrightenilluminateilluminelightlighten

   Antônimosdarkendimextinguishobscureshade

2. Become happy or excitedinformal

   To show sudden happiness, excitement, or interest.

   Iluminar-se

   • Her face lit up when she saw the surprise.
   • The children's eyes lit up at the sight of the cake.
   • He lit up with joy upon hearing the good news.

   Sinônimosbeambrightencheer upglowperk upshinesparkle

   Antônimosclouddarkendimsadden

3. Start smokinginformal

   To begin smoking a cigarette or pipe.

   Acender um cigarro

   • He stepped outside to light up a cigarette.
   • She lit up after finishing her meal.
   • They sat on the porch and lit up together.

   Sinônimosfire uplight

Verbo baselight