lift

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lift
lɪft Listen
Meanings
verb
  • raise to a higher position or level.
    E.g. he lifted his trophy over his head
  • pick up and move to a different position.
    E.g. he lifted her down from the pony's back
  • raise (a person's spirits or confidence).
    E.g. we heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits
  • formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, or ban).
    E.g. the European Community lifted its oil embargo against South Africa
  • carry off or win (a prize or event).
    E.g. she staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title
noun
  • a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels.
    E.g. Alice went up to the second floor in the lift
  • an act of lifting.
    E.g. weightlifters attempting a particularly heavy lift
  • a free ride in another person's vehicle.
    E.g. Miss Green is giving me a lift to school
  • a feeling of confidence or cheerfulness.
    E.g. winning this match has given everyone a lift

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