Meaning of the word lift in English

What does lift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lift

US /lɪft/

UK /lɪft/

raise to a higher position or level

Example:

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She helped him lift the heavy box.

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The fog began to lift, revealing the mountains.

Synonym:

raise hoist elevate heave haul

cancel or remove (a ban, restriction, or siege)

Example:

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The government decided to lift the travel ban.

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The sanctions against the country were finally lifted.

Synonym:

remove cancel revoke withdraw end

steal (something, especially from a shop or by plagiarism)

Example:

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He was caught trying to lift a watch from the store.

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The student was accused of trying to lift passages from a book for his essay.

Synonym:

steal pilfer shoplift plagiarize copy

a device for carrying people or things up or down to different floors in a building or for raising heavy objects

Example:

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Take the lift to the fifth floor.

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The construction workers used a large lift to move the beams.

Synonym:

elevator hoist crane

a ride in a vehicle given to someone who does not have their own transport

Example:

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Can you give me a lift to the station?

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He offered her a lift home after the party.

Synonym:

ride car ride hitch

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