lose (one's) life

lose (one's) life

To die, typically by being killed by someone or something. Three brave officers lost their lives in the line of duty last night.See also: life, lose

lose your ˈlife

be killed: Sixty people lost their lives in the air crash. ▶ loss of ˈlife noun: Fortunately there was no loss of life in the fire.See also: life, lose