verbπShareTo raise or rise."The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear."actionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal."He was caught lifting snacks from the convenience store. "propertypoliceactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo source directly without acknowledgement; to plagiarise."The student was caught lifting entire paragraphs from Wikipedia for his essay. "writingliteratureeducationlanguagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrest (a person)."The police were lifting suspects near the bank after the robbery. "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (a ban, restriction, etc.)."The government is considering lifting the travel ban next month. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate, to lighten (pressure, tension, stress, etc.)"Taking a break from studying is lifting some of the stress before the exam. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move upwards."The construction worker is lifting heavy bricks onto the scaffolding. "actionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lift weights; to weight-lift."She lifts twice a week at the gym."sportbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing."He was lifting the heavy box to put it on the shelf. "actionbodyenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo elevate or improve in rank, condition, etc.; often with up.""Getting good grades is lifting my chances of getting into a good college." "achievementconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear; to support."The crane is lifting the heavy steel beam into place. "actionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect, as moneys due; to raise."The school is lifting funds for the new playground equipment. "actionbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transform (a function) into a corresponding function in a different context."The teacher is lifting the grade from a percentage to a letter grade. "mathtechnicalcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy a security or other asset previously offered for sale.""The investment firm is lifting shares of the tech company after the price dropped due to negative news." "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action or process by which something is lifted; elevation"The lifting of the heavy box required two people. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWeightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted"My brother goes to the gym three times a week for lifting. "sportbodyactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePlastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance"My grandmother is considering a lifting to reduce the wrinkles on her face. "medicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTheft."The store reported a noticeable increase in shoplifting, specifically the lifting of small electronics. "propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA certain operation on a measure space; see lifting theory."The mathematician explained that a key step in her proof involved a complex lifting to a different measure space. "mathtechnicaltheoryspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
