verbπShareTo raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight)."The students hoisted the flag up the flagpole before school started. "nauticalsailingactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory."The winning team hoisted the championship trophy above their heads, cheering loudly. "sportachievementactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift someone up to be flogged."The prisoner was hoisted onto the frame, ready to receive his punishment. "actionlawhistorymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be lifted up."The construction workers hoisted the heavy steel beam into place. "actionnauticalsailingmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extract (code) from a loop construct as part of optimization."The compiler hoisted the constant calculation out of the loop to improve the program's speed, performing it only once before the loop started. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal, to rob."The pickpocket hoisted a wallet from the tourist's back pocket while they were distracted by the street performer. "propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
