nounπShareAn act of lifting or raising."The movers needed multiple lifts to get the heavy couch upstairs. "actionabilityChat 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."vehicleactionChat 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."devicebuildingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn upward force, such as the force that keeps aircraft aloft."The airplane's lifts allowed it to rise smoothly into the air. "physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(measurement) The difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway, separated by lock."The impressive lifts of the Panama Canal's locks allow massive ships to traverse the isthmus. "nauticalgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thief."The store owner caught the lifts trying to steal candy from the shelf. "personpolicecharacterjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lifting of a dance partner into the air."The ballet performance included several impressive lifts, where the male dancer held his partner high above his head. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePermanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically."The old factory used lifts to move heavy materials between floors. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn improvement in mood."The good news about the test results gave her a lift in her mood. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount or weight to be lifted."The weightlifter carefully calculated his lifts for the competition. "amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space or distance through which anything is lifted."The crane's lifts were carefully measured to ensure the steel beam cleared the building. "spacephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rise; a degree of elevation."the lift of a lock in canals"degreeamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA liftgate.""The grocery bags were easy to load into the SUV because of the electric lifts." "vehiclepartChat 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 tightened the lift to hold the yard steady during the storm. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the steps of a cone pulley."The belt moved smoothly between the different lifts of the cone pulley, changing the machine's speed. "machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(shoemaking) A layer of leather in the heel of a shoe."The cobbler added two lifts to the heel of my boot to make it taller. "wearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given."The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure consistent lifts, resulting in accurate timekeeping. "physicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise or rise."The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal."He lifts small items from the store when he thinks no one is watching. "propertylawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo source directly without acknowledgement; to plagiarise."The student lifts paragraphs from Wikipedia for his essay without citing the source, which is plagiarism. "languagewritingliteraturemediawordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrest (a person)."The police lifts suspects near the store. "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (a ban, restriction, etc.)."The government lifts the travel ban next week. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate, to lighten (pressure, tension, stress, etc.)"Hearing good news from home always lifts my spirits when I'm feeling stressed at work. "mindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move upwards."The crane lifts the heavy box onto the truck. "actionphysicsChat 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."The student lifts a heavy box of books onto the shelf. "actionabilityphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo elevate or improve in rank, condition, etc.; often with up."A promotion at work lifts her to a higher salary and more responsibilities. "actionconditionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear; to support."The strong wooden beams lift the entire weight of the roof. "actionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect, as moneys due; to raise."The school lifts money from students each year to fund class trips. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transform (a function) into a corresponding function in a different context."The software automatically lifts the 2D drawing into a 3D model, allowing engineers to visualize the design in a new context. "mathfunctiontechnicalcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy a security or other asset previously offered for sale."The fund manager lifts the stock at the end of the trading day to boost its price. "businessfinanceasseteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAir."The rising lifts carried the kite higher into the sky. "physicsnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sky; the heavens; firmament; atmosphere."The airplane ascended until it disappeared into the lifts. "astronomyspaceweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading