lift

verb

\ ˈlift

lifted; lifting; lifts

Definition of lift

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate

b : to raise in rank or condition

c : to raise in rate or amount

2 : to put an end to (a blockade or siege) by withdrawing or causing the withdrawal of investing forces

3 : revoke, rescind lift an embargo

4a : steal had her purse lifted

b : plagiarize

c : to take out of normal setting lift a word out of context

5 : to take up (something, such as a root crop or transplants) from the ground

6 : to pay off (an obligation) lift a mortgage

7 : to move from one place to another (as by aircraft) : transport

8 : to take up (a fingerprint) from a surface

intransitive verb

1a : ascend, rise the rocket lifted off

b : to appear elevated (as above surrounding objects)

2 of inclement weather : to dissipate and clear

lift

noun (1)

Definition of lift (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : the amount that may be lifted at one time : load

2a : the action or an instance of lifting

b : the action or an instance of rising

c : elevated carriage (as of a body part)

d : the lifting up (as of a dancer) usually by a partner

3 : a device (such as a handle or latch) for lifting

4 : an act of stealing : theft

5a : assistance, help

b : a ride especially along one's way

6 : a layer in the heel of a shoe

7 : a rise or advance in position or condition

8 : a slight rise or elevation

9 : the distance or extent to which something rises

10 : an apparatus or machine used for hoisting: such as

a : a set of pumps used in a mine

b chiefly British : elevator sense 1b

c : an apparatus for raising an automobile (as for repair)

d : ski lift

11a : an elevating influence

b : an elevation of the spirit

12a : the component of the total aerodynamic force acting on an airplane or airfoil that is perpendicular to the relative wind and that for an airplane constitutes the upward force that opposes the pull of gravity

b : an updraft that can be used to increase altitude (as of a sailplane)

13 : an organized movement of people, equipment, or supplies by some form of transportation especially : airlift

14 : plastic surgery on a part of the body typically to improve a drooping or sagging appearance especially by reducing excess skin and fat a neck lift

lift

noun (2)

Definition of lift (Entry 3 of 3)

chiefly Scotland

: heavens, sky

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Verb

lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position. lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight. lift the chair while I vacuum raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position. scouts raising a flagpole rear may add an element of suddenness to raise. suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

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