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Lift has 39 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of giving temporary assistance

"After his bike chain fell off, Sarah offered to give him a lift until he could reach the nearest repair shop."

2

the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity

"The pilot adjusted the flaps to increase lift and keep the plane aloft during takeoff."

3

the event of something being raised upward

"an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"

"a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"

4

a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

"The sudden gust of wind created a lift on the lake's surface, forming small ripples before they settled back down."

5

a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill

"We waited at the base of the mountain for our lift to start moving so we could finally ski down the slopes."

6

a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg

"After her surgery left her right leg shorter, she added a discreet lift inside her favorite boots to restore her balance and confidence."

7

one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot

"The cobbler had to replace the worn-out lift on my grandmother's winter boots so she could walk comfortably again."

8

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

"The elevator broke down on the way up, trapping us between floors for twenty minutes."

9

plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised

"some actresses have more than one face lift"

10

transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)

"After the bridge collapsed, we had to rely on a helicopter lift to get our supplies to the stranded village."

11

a ride in a car

"he gave me a lift home"

12

the act of raising something

"he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"

"fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"

13

An act of lifting or raising.

"The sudden drop in air pressure caused a small storm to lift dust and debris into the sky."

14

Air.

In plain English: A lift is an elevator that moves people up and down between floors of a building.

"The elevator is broken, so we have to take the stairs to the fifth floor instead of the lift."

Usage: As a noun, lift refers to an upward force or buoyancy, such as the rising air that allows a balloon to float. It is often used in phrases like "a lift of wind" to describe this specific aerodynamic effect.

Verb
1

raise from a lower to a higher position

"Raise your hands"

"Lift a load"

2

take hold of something and move it to a different location

"lift the box onto the table"

3

move upwards

"lift one's eyes"

4

move upward

"The fog lifted"

"The smoke arose from the forest fire"

"The mist uprose from the meadows"

5

make audible

"He lifted a war whoop"

6

cancel officially

"He revoked the ban on smoking"

"lift an embargo"

"vacate a death sentence"

7

make off with belongings of others

"The thief managed to lift a valuable diamond necklace from the jeweler's display case during the distraction."

8

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

"hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car"

9

invigorate or heighten

"lift my spirits"

"lift his ego"

10

raise in rank or condition

"The new law lifted many people from poverty"

11

take off or away by decreasing

"lift the pressure"

12

rise up

"The building rose before them"

13

pay off (a mortgage)

"After saving every penny for a decade, they finally managed to lift their mortgage completely."

14

take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

"The editor had to fire the writer for stealing an entire article by lifting it directly from a competitor's website."

15

take illegally

"rustle cattle"

16

fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means

"Food is airlifted into Bosnia"

17

take (root crops) out of the ground

"lift potatoes"

18

call to stop the hunt or to retire, as of hunting dogs

"After hours of tracking without a scent trail, the master gave the command to lift and sent the hounds back to their kennels."

19

rise upward, as from pressure or moisture

"The floor is lifting slowly"

20

put an end to

"lift a ban"

"raise a siege"

21

remove (hair) by scalping

"The barber accidentally lifted a patch of his client's hair while trying to shave his head."

22

remove from a seedbed or from a nursery

"lift the tulip bulbs"

23

remove from a surface

"the detective carefully lifted some fingerprints from the table"

24

perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face

"After her consultation, she decided to get a facelift to reduce the sagging in her cheeks."

25

To raise or rise.

"The heavy curtain lifted to reveal a stunning sunset over the ocean."

In plain English: To lift means to pick something up and move it higher.

"Please lift your arms above your head to stretch."

Usage: Use lift to describe the action of raising something by applying upward force with your hands or another object. It can also refer to an inanimate object rising on its own, such as smoke lifting into the air.

Example Sentences
"The elevator is broken, so we have to take the stairs to the fifth floor instead of the lift." noun
"She gave him a gentle lift to help him stand up after he fell." noun
"The elevator provided a quick lift from the lobby to the top floor." noun
"A strong gust of wind offered a brief but surprising lift for their kite flying session." noun
"Please lift your arms above your head to stretch." verb
See Also
up elevator raise carry british action pick up pick
Related Terms
up elevator raise carry british action pick up pick rise british elevator raising raise up arise moving crane force heave run back impulse adagio
Antonyms
take down go down
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
aid aerodynamic force rise wave conveyance device layer lifting device plastic surgery transportation drive propulsion move travel utter cancel steal raise better change remove look liquidate fly dig call heave end scalp operate on
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
ground effect chairlift rope tow surface lift top lift dumbwaiter freight elevator paternoster nose job get up jack shoulder kick up hoist trice pump levitate underlay skid pinnacle chin raise heighten hike pick up rear heave pitchfork scend climb soar go up rocket bubble uplift chandelle steam rise renege dignify exalt loom crib

Origin

The word lift comes from the Old Norse verb lypta, which originally meant "to raise in the air." It entered Middle English as liften and retained its core meaning of lifting something upward.

Rhyming Words
ift gift tift nift sift zift rift smift drift shift grift swift clift skift snift relift thrift shrift uplift engift
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