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go live

/ɡoʊ laɪv/
phrasal verb★Intermediate💡 begin broadcasting or being available online◆phrasal verb
💻Technology
technical

to start broadcasting content in real-time over the internet, typically on a streaming platform

The company's CEO decided to go live on social media to address customer concerns.

The company's CEO chose to start a live broadcast to respond to customer concerns.

After testing the software, they went live with the new update.

After completing testing, they released the new update for public use.

💡

Commonly used in contexts involving live streaming, webinars, or real-time online events.

💼Business
formal

to become operational or available for use, especially in a business or technical context

The new website will go live next Monday.

The new website will become publicly accessible next Monday.

The payment system went live after months of development.

The payment system became operational after months of development.

💡

Often used in software development, project management, and business launches.

Collocations

go live withto launch or release something (e.g., a product or service)go live onto start broadcasting on a specific platform (e.g., YouTube, Facebook)

Synonyms

launchstart broadcastingbecome availablego public

Antonyms

go offlineshut downend broadcast

Related Phrases

live streamphrase
broadcasting content in real-time over the internet
go publicphrase
to become available to the general public, especially in a business context

💡Pro Tip

Avoid confusion with 'go to live'

The correct form is 'go live' (two words). 'Go to live' is incorrect in this context.

⚡Gold Rule

Context matters

Use 'go live' for starting broadcasts or launches. For other meanings (e.g., moving to a new location), use 'go to live' or clarify the context.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'go' (to move or become) with 'live' (to be in real-time or operational). The term emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of live broadcasting and internet technologies.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in digital and technological contexts. In business, it often refers to the launch of a new product or service. In streaming, it means starting a live broadcast.

Word Breakdown

go
to start or become
verb
+
live
in real-time or operational
adjective
English Dictionary

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