nounπShareAn act of lifting or raising."The lift of the heavy box was difficult for the student. "actionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of transporting someone in a vehicle; a ride; a trip."He gave me a lift to the bus station."vehicleactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building; an elevator."Take the lift to the fourth floor."devicebuildingtechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn upward force, such as the force that keeps aircraft aloft."The powerful lift of the hot air balloon allowed the passengers to see the valley from a great height. "physicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(measurement) The difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway, separated by lock."The lift between the two pools of the canal was 15 meters. "nauticaltechnicalsystemindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thief."The lift stole the teacher's expensive pen from her desk. "personpolicelawjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lifting of a dance partner into the air."The lift was impressive, showcasing the dancer's strength and skill. "dancesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePermanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically."The school's new elevator is a practical lift for students who need to reach the higher floors. "buildingarchitecturemachinetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn improvement in mood."A good conversation with her friends gave her a lift in her mood. "mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount or weight to be lifted."The lift for the heavy box was significant, requiring a lot of strength. "amountphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space or distance through which anything is lifted."The lift from the ground floor to the office was very short. "spacephysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rise; a degree of elevation."the lift of a lock in canals"positiondegreeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA liftgate."The truck's liftgate made loading the groceries much easier. "vehiclepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below, and used for raising or supporting the end of the yard."The sailor used the lift to raise the yardarm so they could attach the new sails. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the steps of a cone pulley."The technician carefully aligned the lift on the cone pulley system before starting the machine. "machinepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(shoemaking) A layer of leather in the heel of a shoe."The cobbler carefully examined the shoe, noting the wear on the lift. "wearitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given."The lift in the grandfather clock's pendulum was very short, barely noticeable. "physicstechnicalmachinepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise or rise."The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal."The thief lifted the expensive necklace from the display case. "propertypoliceactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo source directly without acknowledgement; to plagiarise."He lifted several ideas from his friend's research paper without citing them. "writinglanguagewordliteraturecommunicationeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrest (a person)."The police officer lifted the suspect for questioning about the theft. "policelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (a ban, restriction, etc.)."The school board lifted the ban on cell phones during lunchtime. "politicsgovernmentlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate, to lighten (pressure, tension, stress, etc.)"The difficult math problem was lifting a heavy weight off my chest; finally understanding it made me feel much better. "mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move upwards."The crane lifted the heavy box onto the truck. "physicsenergyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift weights; to weight-lift."She lifts twice a week at the gym."sportactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing."The student had to lift the heavy textbook to put it on the shelf. "actionenergyphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo elevate or improve in rank, condition, etc.; often with up."The promotion lifted her to a senior management position in the company. "achievementconditionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear; to support."The strong beams lift the entire roof of the house. "actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect, as moneys due; to raise."The charity collected donations to lift funds for the new school library. "businessfinanceactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transform (a function) into a corresponding function in a different context."The teacher lifted the simple math problem into a more advanced calculus concept. "mathfunctioncomputingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy a security or other asset previously offered for sale."The company decided to lift the shares of stock that were on the market. "businessfinanceassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAir."The hot air lift made the paper airplane soar high. "physicsnatureenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sky; the heavens; firmament; atmosphere."The children looked up at the vast lift, filled with clouds, as they walked to school. "spaceastronomyenvironmentnatureweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
