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lifesaving service
nounB2
/ˈlaɪfˌseɪ.vɪŋ ˈsɜː.vɪs/An organized public or private operation dedicated to preventing loss of life, especially in emergencies at sea, on mountains, or in other hazardous environments.
lifestream
nounverb-ambitransitiveC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized or figurative)
/ˈlʌɪfstriːm/A continuous flow of life events, experiences, thoughts, or digital data that collectively represents a person's existence.
lifestyle
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl/The typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture, encompassing habits, attitudes, tastes, and economic means.
lifestyle block
nounC1
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl ˌblɒk/A small piece of rural land, typically between 1-10 hectares (2-25 acres), purchased primarily for residential and recreational use rather than full-scale commercial farming.
lifestyle business
nounmedium
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl ˈbɪz.nɪs/A business primarily designed to fit and fund the owner's personal lifestyle choices and priorities, rather than aiming for aggressive growth, maximum profit, or scale.
lifestyle disease
nounC1-C2
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl dɪˌziːz/A non-communicable disease predominantly caused by modern lifestyle habits (e.g., poor diet, lack of exercise).
lifestyle guru
nounLow-Medium (entered lexicon in late 20th/early 21st century, common in lifestyle/wellness media, infrequent in general academic/professional contexts)
/ˈlaɪf.staɪl ˈɡʊə.ruː/A person who acts as an authoritative guide, adviser, or expert on matters related to personal lifestyle, encompassing areas such as health, wellness, fashion, productivity, and self-improvement.
lifestyler
nounLow
/ˈlaɪf.staɪ.lər/A person who actively chooses and adopts a particular lifestyle, often related to specific subcultures (e.g., BDSM, motorcycling), or who is preoccupied with cultivating a certain image or way of living.
lifetime
adjectivenounC1
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/The period of time during which a person or thing is alive, exists, or functions; the duration of one's life.
lifeway
nounLow
/ˈlaɪf.weɪ/A way, course, or manner of life; a lifestyle or customary pattern of living, especially of a particular group.
lifework
nounLow
/ˈlaɪfˌwɜːk/The main or total work undertaken during a person's lifetime; a person's life's work or principal career achievement.
liffey
nounC1/C2
/ˈlɪfi/A river in Ireland, flowing through the centre of Dublin into the Irish Sea.
lifford
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈlɪfəd/A rare, non-standard noun referring to a small, narrow waterway or channel; also appears as a surname or place name element.
lifo
acronymnounC1
/ˈlaɪ.fəʊ/An accounting and inventory valuation method meaning 'Last In, First Out'.
lift
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/lɪft/to raise something to a higher position; to move upwards; or a device for moving people/goods vertically between floors.
lift bolt
nounLow
/ˈlɪft ˌbəʊlt/A bolt specifically designed for use in lifting or hoisting equipment, typically with a shoulder or eye for attaching lifting cables or hooks.
lift bridge
nounLow
/ˈlɪft ˌbrɪdʒ/A type of movable bridge where a central span can be raised vertically (lifted) to allow boats or ships to pass underneath.
lift pump
nounLow (Technical/Historical)
/ˈlɪft ˌpʌmp/A type of pump that raises liquid by creating a partial vacuum below a piston, forcing atmospheric pressure to push the liquid upward.
lift truck
nounLow-Medium
/ˈlɪft ˌtrʌk/A wheeled industrial vehicle, powered by an engine or electric batteries, designed with protruding forks at the front for lifting, stacking, and moving loads (typically palletized goods) over short distances.
lift-drag ratio
nounC2
/ˈlɪft ˌdræɡ ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/A numerical measurement in aerodynamics that compares the amount of lift generated by an airfoil to the aerodynamic drag it creates.

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