bring (someone or something) to life
bring (someone or something) to life
1. Literally, to revive one who has lost consciousness. After Lily fainted, we used smelling salts to bring her to life.
2. By extension, to energize someone, especially after a period of inactivity or lethargy. A: "OK, schedule Tuesday's meeting, get John on the phone, and then come in my office so we can all discuss that big project." B: "Wow, that cup of coffee really brought you to life!"
3. To revitalize something that has become dull or stale. The new CEO's creative approach really brought that failing company to life.
See also: bring, life
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bring someone or something to life
Fig. to give vigor or vitality to someone or something; to reactivate someone or something. (See also bring something back to life.) A little singing and dancing would have brought the play to life. Some coffee will bring you to life.
See also: bring, life
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bring to life
Enliven or energize a person or thing. For example, The promise of a big part in the play brought Jane to life, or The author's changes really brought this screenplay to life. [c. 1300] Also see come to life.
See also: bring, life
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
bring somebody/something to ˈlife
make somebody/something more lively, interesting or attractive: It was only her performance that brought the movie to life. If you put a couple of pictures on the wall it might bring the room to life a bit.See also: bring, life, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
bring to life
1. To cause to regain consciousness.
2. To put spirit into; animate.
3. To make lifelike.
See also: bring, life
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- bring somebody/something to life
- bring to life
- come to
- come to oneself
- bring (someone or something) to
- bring around
- bring round
- come (a)round
- come around
- come round