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Definition lifeline in American English

lifeline noun

[countable] noun
/ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/
1

a person or thing that you depend on very much

Synonyms and related words
confidant right-hand man lifeline
2

a rope that you throw to someone who has fallen into water by accident

Synonyms and related words
rope chain string
3

to give help to someone in a difficult situation

Example

The government must throw a lifeline to the unemployed in the country.

Definition lifeline in American English