Meaning & Definition of word "Lift"

Lift

/lɪft/

1. an act of raising something.
- Example: He gave her a lift to the airport.
2. a mechanical device used for moving people or goods to different floors.
- Example: We took the lift to the tenth floor.
3. an increase in position or status.
- Example: She received a lift in her career after the promotion.

1. to raise to a higher position or level.
- Example: She lifted the box off the floor.
2. to become higher or to cause something to become higher.
- Example: The sun lifted over the horizon.
3. to remove or lessen the burden or weight of something.
- Example: He lifted her spirits with his kind words.

Old English 'lyft', meaning 'air, sky, or to raise'.

give a lift:

To provide someone with a ride.

lift someone's spirits:

To make someone feel happier or more positive.

lift a finger:

To make an effort to help.

elevator:

A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things.

hoist:

To raise something, often with a mechanical device.

uplift:

To raise to a higher state or a more favorable condition.

Meaning: To steal or take without permission.

Example Sentence: He lifted a candy from the store.

Meaning: To enhance one's mood or experience.

Example Sentence: That song really lifts me up.