| Verb | 1. | light up - start to burn with a bright flame; "The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up" | |
| 2. | light up - make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"spotlight - illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater | |
| 3. | light up - become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm" | |
| 4. | light up - ignite; "The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano"ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" | |
| 5. | light up - begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" | |