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Definition & Meaning of "lift"in English

to lift
01

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one 

Transitive: to lift sth
to lift definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
lift
3rd person singular
lifts
Present participle
lifting
Past simple
lifted
Past participle
lifted
Examples
Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
02

to grasp or hold onto something and move it to a different place 

Examples
He lifted the suitcase off the ground and placed it in the trunk of the car. 
03

to move upward from a lower position or surface 

Intransitive
Examples
The balloon began to lift as the helium filled it. 
04

to raise the intensity or volume of one's voice, often to be heard more clearly or to convey emphasis or emotion 

Transitive: to lift one's voice
Examples
He lifted his voice above the crowd to address the gathering at the rally. 
05

to direct one's gaze or move one's face upward to observe or focus on a particular person or object 

Transitive: to lift one's gaze or face
Examples
She lifted her eyes to the sky, marveling at the vibrant colors of the sunset. 
06

to improve someone's mood, morale, or confidence, often by providing encouragement, support, or positive reinforcement 

Transitive: to lift a person's mood or confidence
Examples
The heartfelt compliments from her friends lifted her spirits after a challenging day. 
07

to raise someone or something to a higher rank, status, or condition 

Transitive: to lift sb/sth
Examples
The scholarship helped lift many students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education. 
08

to steal or take away possessions that belong to others without permission 

Transitive: to lift someone's possessions
Examples
The pickpocket managed to lift the tourist's wallet without being noticed in the crowded market. 
09

to perform a surgical procedure aimed at tightening and rejuvenating specific areas of the body 

Transitive: to lift the skin of one's face
Examples
The plastic surgeon recommended a facelift procedure to lift and tighten the skin on her face and neck. 
10

to collect or extract a fingerprint from a surface for further examination or identification 

Transitive: to lift a fingerprint
Examples
The forensic investigator carefully lifted the fingerprints from the doorknob using a specialized tape. 
11

to remove or end a ban, restriction, or prohibition that was previously imposed 

Transitive: to lift a restriction
Examples
The government decided to lift the travel ban imposed on certain countries due to improved diplomatic relations. 
12

(of atmospheric elements such as clouds or fog) to move in an upward or away direction 

Intransitive
Examples
As the sun broke through the morning mist, the fog began to lift, revealing the landscape beneath. 
13

to redirect the hounds to a new target or trail in hunting 

Transitive: to lift hounds
Examples
The experienced hunter decided to lift the hounds from the rabbit's scent and move them to a fresh fox trail. 
14

to dig up plants or root vegetables from the soil 

Transitive: to lift plants or vegetables
Examples
The farmers lifted the potatoes before the first frost arrived. 
15

to transport people, goods, or cargo by air, typically in an aircraft 

Transitive: to lift sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The helicopter lifted the rescue team to the remote mountain peak to search for stranded hikers. 
16

to take someone else's work, ideas, or passages and use them as one's own without proper acknowledgment or permission 

Transitive: to lift someone else's work or ideas
Examples
The author's reputation suffered when it was discovered that he had lifted significant portions of his novel from another writer's book. 
17

to fulfill or settle an obligation or mortgage by making a payment 

Transitive: to lift an obligation or mortgage
Examples
He finally lifted his student loan debt by making regular payments over several years. 
Lift
01

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building 

Dialectbritish flagBritish
elevatoramerican flagAmerican
lift definition and meaning
Examples
She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive. 
02

the act of giving temporary assistance 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
lifts
03

the act of raising something 

04

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 

05

a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another 

What is a "lift"?

A lift is when someone gives another person a ride in their vehicle, taking them from one place to another. It is usually a favor or a way to help someone who needs transportation but does not have their own vehicle or is unable to drive. A lift can be offered for a short distance or a longer trip, and the person giving the ride is not typically paid for it. It is a common way for friends, family, or coworkers to help each other out.

Examples
She gave me a lift to the train station this morning. 
06

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

07

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

08

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

09

the event of something being raised upward 

10

a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground 

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