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Definition live in British English

live adverb

adverb
/laɪv/
1

if something is broadcast live, it can be watched or listened to at the same time as it happens

Example

The match is being broadcast live tonight on BBC1.

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1.1

if something is performed live, it is performed before an audience

Example

She recently sang live at the Asian Pop Awards ceremony.

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1.2

if something is recorded live, it is recorded during a concert and not in a studio

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Definition live in British English