lifeline

simple noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
a financial lifeline7.8

Refers to money or credit that is essential for the survival of a person or organization.

an economic lifeline7.5

Refers to support that is crucial for a country's or region's economy.

a vital lifeline7.2

Indicates that a source of help is absolutely necessary for survival or success.

a real lifeline7.0

Used to emphasize that something is an extremely helpful source of support.

offer (sb) a lifeline8.2

To present someone with an opportunity for crucial help.

provide (sb with) a lifeline8.1

To supply someone with essential support.

give sb a lifeline8.0

To provide someone with essential help.

throw sb a lifeline7.8

Refers to the literal act of throwing a rope to someone for rescue, or metaphorically, providing crucial help to someone in a difficult situation.

be a lifeline7.5

To serve as a crucial source of support or help.

become a lifeline7.3

To develop into a crucial source of support or help.

have a lifeline6.8

To possess a crucial source of help or support.

hold out a lifeline6.5

To offer someone essential help.

cling to a lifeline5.5

To hold on tightly to a rope for rescue.

catch a lifeline5.2

To grab a rope thrown for rescue.