lifeline

a rope or cable used to rescue someone who is in danger of drowning, falling, etc.

cuerda de salvamento, línea de vida

• lifeline for somebody

Collocations rescue lifeline · emergency lifeline

• The lifeline was thrown to the swimmer.

  La línea de vida se lanzó al nadador.

something that helps you in a difficult situation, especially when your health or life is at risk.

línea de ayuda, apoyo vital

• lifeline for somebody

Collocations medical lifeline · financial lifeline

• Her friends were a lifeline when she was ill.

  Sus amigos fueron una línea de ayuda cuando estaba enferma.

a source of important information or advice that helps you in a difficult situation.

fuente de información, consejo vital

• lifeline for somebody

Collocations legal lifeline · technical lifeline

• The internet has become a lifeline for many people.

  Internet se ha convertido en una línea de ayuda para muchas personas.