Light-up - English meaning

idiom

Ignite

phrasal verb

Become bright on account of a light being shone or switched on; become illuminated.

Usage examples:

The sign to fasten seat belts lit up

phrasal verb

(of a person's face or eyes) suddenly become animated with liveliness or joy.

Usage examples:

His eyes lit up and he smiled

phrasal verb

Ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe and begin to smoke it.

Usage examples:

Workers who light up in prohibited areas face dismissal

phrasal verb

(especially in sport) defeat an opponent utterly.

Usage examples:

The tigers were lit up by the giants in game 1

phrasal verb

To look happy

Usage examples:

Rosa's face lit up when she saw the dog., when i’d say there was a letter for him you could see his…