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Meaning ofliftin English

lift

us//lɪft//uk//lɪft//

Plurallifts
Past Tenselifted
Participle Verblifting
Third Person Singularlifts

Definitions

Verb
1. a means of elevating people or goods
  The building has a lift for transporting heavy equipment.
2. to move something upwards
  She will lift the box onto the top shelf.
3. to remove restrictions; bans
  The government will lift the curfew to allow more freedom.
4. to reduce pressure; tension
  The counselor helped her lift the emotional burden that was weighing her down.
5. to exercise with weights
  She started to lift weights to build her muscle.
6. to elevate or improve (rank, condition, etc.); advance
  The new policy aims to lift the country's economic ranking.
7. to raise or move something upward; exert strength
  The workers will lift the heavy crate into the truck.
8. to move something upwards; raise
  The athlete learned to lift her legs higher during the dance routine.
Noun
1. a device for vertical transport; elevator
  The building is equipped with a lift for easy access.
2. to rise or be raised
  The hot air balloon began to lift off the ground slowly.
3. an upward force (from wings, airfoils, etc.)
  The airplane relies on lift to stay aloft during flight.
4. a ride or transportation in a vehicle
  She gave her friend a lift to the airport in her car.

Compounds / Phrases

airlift chairlift forklift liftoff sealift stairlift facelift counterpoise-lift scissor-lift lift truck liftoffs thumb a lift boatlift eyelift helilift liftgate liftgates liftmen lift up lift off lift anchor