life-or-death

English

Alternative forms

life-and-death
life or death

Adjective

life-or-death (not comparable)

Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism.
Good camoflouge is life or death for many animals in the wild.
Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous.
Ascending Mount Everest can be life or death for an inexperienced climber.
Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor.
Obtaining financing was a life-or-death matter for the research.

Translations

Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous

Polish: na śmierć i życie

See also

matter of life and death

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