come alive

This page is about the collocation come alive

collocation pattern: verb + adverb

Meaning

become lively, active or exciting

For example

  • Every New Year's Eve, the city comes alive as people come out to celebrate.

  • The game was pretty dull at first, but it came alive after the first goal was scored.

Note:
A similar collocation is "come to life"

Quick Quiz

The dance club comes alive when

a. the dance floor's full

b. the doors are opened

c. the power's turned on
a) the dance floor's full b) the doors are opened c) the power's turned on

Contributor: Matt Errey