ALL meanings of die for
die for
D d - verb without object die for to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead. 1
- verb without object die for (of something inanimate) to cease to exist: The laughter died on his lips. 1
- verb without object die for to lose force, strength, or active qualities: Superstitions die slowly. 1
- verb without object die for to cease to function; stop: The motor died. 1
- verb without object die for to be no longer subject; become indifferent: to die to worldly matters. 1
- verb without object die for to pass gradually; fade or subside gradually (usually followed by away, out, or down): The storm slowly died down. 1
- verb without object die for Theology. to lose spiritual life. 1
- verb without object die for to faint or languish. 1
- verb without object die for to suffer as if fatally: I'm dying of boredom! 1
- verb without object die for to pine with desire, love, longing, etc.: I'm dying to see my home again. 1
- verb without object die for to desire or want keenly or greatly: I'm dying for a cup of coffee. 1
- idioms die for die hard, to die only after a bitter struggle. to give way or surrender slowly or with difficulty: Childhood beliefs die hard. 1
- idioms die for die standing up, Theater. (of a performance) to be received with silence rather than applause. 1
- idioms die for never say die, never give up hope; never abandon one's efforts. 1
- idioms die for to die for, stunning; remarkable: That dress is to die for. 1