come to life

idiom

The phrase "come to life" is an idiomatic expression used in various contexts to describe the transition from a state of inactivity or nonexistence to one of activity, liveliness, or existence.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To become active, lively, or animated.

Example

The party really came to life after the band started playing.

B2Literature and Art

(figurative)To appear realistic or vivid, as if alive.

Example

The characters in the book came to life in the movie adaptation.

C1Medicine

(technical)To regain consciousness or wake up.

Example

After several minutes of CPR, the patient came to life.

B2Technology

(technical)To become operational or functional.

Example

The old computer finally came to life after we replaced the power supply.

B2Urban Life

(common)For a place to become filled with energy and excitement.

Example

The city center comes to life at night with all the bars and restaurants.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come to life":

bring to life come to fruition liven up come back from the dead come true rise from the dead come into the world live on come forth come up come to come into see the light of day come through true to life come out