SINCE 1828
come to life
idiomDefinition of come to life
1
: to become very interesting, appealing, or exciting
The movie really comes to life when she appears on the screen.
2
of a place
: to become filled with the energy and excitement of active people
Downtown comes to life each night when the clubs open.
3
of a machine
: to begin working
The engine suddenly came to life.
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