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go live

1. to start to operate Switchboard's online service went live Tuesday.

Usage notes: used of a new system, especially a computer system

2. to be broadcast while it is happening Suddenly the program was interrupted and went live to the White House for the announcement that the president had died.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of live (living, active)

See also: live

go live

if a new system, especially a computer system, goes live, it starts to operate Our new payments system will go live at the beginning of next month.

See also: live