Definitions

1. verb

to raise or move something or someone from a lower position to a higher position

“She had to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.”

2. verb

to elevate or raise something or someone in a figurative sense, such as spirits or a mood

“The news lifted everyone’s spirits after a tough week.”

3. noun

a device that raises or lowers people or goods, typically using a pulley system

“The elevator is out of order, please use the lift.”

4. noun

an upward movement or increase in something

“The lift in the stock market was short-lived and ended in a decline.”

5. noun

a type of exercise that strengthens the muscles, particularly in the legs

“She went to the gym to do some leg lifts.”

6. verb

to remove or take something from a surface, typically by lifting or peeling it

“She had to lift the old wallpaper off the wall.”

7. noun

a place where goods are lifted or stored, typically in a warehouse

“The company has a large lift for storing their goods.”