go live
/ɡoʊ laɪv/
Meaning
To start broadcasting real-time video or audio over the internet on social media or streaming platforms (like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Twitch). In a business or tech context, it can also refer to launching a new website, software, or system to the public.
Examples
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I am going to go live on Instagram in ten minutes, so make sure to tune in!
I am going to go live on Instagram in ten minutes, so make sure to tune in!
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Many streamers go live every single day to interact with their followers.
Many streamers go live every single day to interact with their followers.
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The band decided to go live from their studio to preview their new song.
The band decided to go live from their studio to preview their new song.
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When you go live, try to greet your viewers by name as they join the chat.
When you go live, try to greet your viewers by name as they join the chat.
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Our company's new website is scheduled to go live next Monday.
Our company's new website is scheduled to go live next Monday.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I will make live on YouTube tonight.
✓ I will go live on YouTube tonight.
The correct phrasal verb collocation is 'go live,' not 'make live.'
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✗ She went living yesterday to talk to her fans.
✓ She went live yesterday to talk to her fans.
'Live' functions as an adjective/adverb in this phrase; do not use the participle form 'living.'
Related Expressions
Practice
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Press this button when you are ready to ________ and talk to your followers.
💡 This means to start a real-time broadcast.
Show answer
go live
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He plans to ________ on Twitch tonight to play the new video game release.
💡 A two-word phrase meaning to start streaming.
Show answer
go live