live2

 
Pronunciation: /lʌɪv/

adjective

  • 1 [attributive] not dead or inanimate; living: live animals
  • (of a vaccine) containing viruses or bacteria that are living but of a mild or attenuated strain.
  • (of yogurt) containing the living microorganisms by which it is formed.
  • 2relating to a musical performance given in concert, not on a recording: there is traditional live music played most nights a live album
  • (of a broadcast) transmitted at the time of occurrence, not from a recording: live coverage of the match
  • 3(of a wire or device) connected to a source of electric current.
  • of, containing, or using undetonated explosive: live ammunition
  • (of coals) burning or glowing.
  • (of a match) unused.
  • (of a wheel or axle in machinery) moving or imparting motion.
  • (of a ball in a game) in play, especially in contrast to being foul or out of bounds.
  • 4(of a question or subject) of current or continuing interest and importance: the future organization of Europe has become a live issue

adverb

  • as or at an actual event or performance: the match will be televised live

Phrases

go live

(of a computer system) become operational: the new system went live earlier this year

Origin:

mid 16th century: shortening of alive