Lift: meaning, definitions and examples

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lift

 

[ lษชft ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a physical sense

To move or bring something upwards, typically using one's strength or a mechanical device. Lifting can involve raising an object from a lower position to a higher one.

Synonyms

elevate, hoist, raise

Examples of usage

  • He lifted the heavy box onto the shelf.
  • She lifted the barbell with ease at the gym.
Context #2 | Noun

in a transportation sense

A mechanism or device used for raising and lowering people or goods, typically vertically. Lifts are commonly found in buildings, vehicles, and industrial settings.

Synonyms

elevator, elevator system, platform lift

Examples of usage

  • We took the lift to the top floor of the building.
  • The ski lift carried us up the mountain.

Translations

Translations of the word "lift" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elevador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคซเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufzug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lift

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั„ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ winda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒฌใƒ™ใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ascenseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ascensor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asansรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—˜๋ฆฌ๋ฒ ์ดํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝtah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝtah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๆขฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvigalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyfta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธั„ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lift

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ascensor

Etymology

The word 'lift' originated from Old Norse 'lypta' meaning 'to raise'. It has been in use in English since the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to raising and elevating objects or individuals.

See also: lifted, lifting, uplift.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,791, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.