lift
British floor mover
Meanings of lift have to do with change or movement, often upwards.
When you lift something, you raise it from a lower to a higher level.
If something lifts your spirits, it makes you feel better.
If authorities lift a ban, rule, or restriction, it no longer applies.
If a fog lifts, it abates.
A lift is an instance of lifting; a ride provided for someone, usually in a car; and in British English, an elevator.
Move to higher position
float · levitate · glide · surge · rocket · skyward · upward · ascension
Lift-generating curved surface
- wingLimb enabling flight
- dragResistance through fluid
- thrustForceful forward motion
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
aviation · aerodynamics · fuselage · flap · aileron · pitch · yaw · airspeed
Upward push or increase
- brightenIncrease luminosity or cheer
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- inspireStir to action
- encourageUrge forward with support
spirits · morale · elate · buoy · hearten · invigorate · energize · pick-me-up
Steal retail merchandise
Vertical conveyance between floors
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- cabVehicle for hire
- buttonDisc through a hole
floor · lobby · doors · ding · pulley · counterweight · attendant · service
Shared commute arrangement
- hitchhikeSolicit rides from strangers
- pickupSmall open-bed truck
- drop-offSudden decrease or edge
- passengerTraveler, not operator
favor · detour · roadside · thumb · stranger · commute · rideshare
Device providing structural stability
- propSupport or stage item
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- reinforceAdd strength to something
shore · jack · strut · underpinning · stanchion · foundation · structural
hoist
Raise with tackle
upraise · boost · heighten · jack · crane · winch · pulley · lever · uprear · erect
rise
Move to higher position
ascend · float · levitate · glide · surge · rocket · skyward · upward · ascension · upsurge
lug
Tote with effort
cart · drag · transport · shoulder · heave · schlep · heft · load · muscle · deadlift
airfoil
Lift-generating curved surface
altitude · aviation · aerodynamics · fuselage · flap · aileron · pitch · yaw · airspeed · turbulence
boost
Upward push or increase
encourage · spirits · morale · elate · buoy · hearten · invigorate · energize · pick-me-up
shoplift
Steal retail merchandise
elevator
Vertical conveyance between floors
button · floor · lobby · doors · ding · pulley · counterweight · attendant · service · freight
carpool
Shared commute arrangement
passenger · favor · detour · roadside · thumb · stranger · commute · rideshare
brace
Device providing structural stability
- propSupport or stage item
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
reinforce · shore · jack · strut · underpinning · stanchion · foundation · structural
revoke
Officially cancel authorization
end · suspend · withdraw · abolish · terminate · waive · annul · void · discontinue · ban
liftdepress
Lower or sadden
dispirit · dampen · deflate · discourage · dishearten
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
- lifted upRaised to higher position
- lift upRaise to higher position
- lift a fingerMake minimal effort
- wheelchair liftsDevices raising mobility aids
- lift offDeparture from ground
uplift, lifted, uplifting, lifts, lifting, uplifted, lifter, shoplifting, airlift