light up (Verb) — Start to burn with a bright flame. ex. "The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up"
light up (Verb) — Make lighter or brighter.
light up (Verb) — Become free from clouds or less cloudy; become brighter. ex. "The sky lit up after the storm"
light up (Verb) — Ignite. ex. "The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano"
light up (Verb) — Begin to smoke. ex. "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"