hoist

/hˈɔ‍ɪst/

/ˈhɔɪst/

[noun] [verb]

Hoist

[NOUN]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

to hoist

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

synonyms : lift

wind

raise

synonyms : run up

move from one place to another by lifting

Examples

1. As a small business owner, you need to be ready to launch your new product when the market conditions are right, and hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

2. Hoist the mainsail.

3. Hoist the black flag.

4. -Fast-moving waitresses hoist armloads of massive glasses.