lift

US /lɪft/

UK /lɪft/

A2
n.NounPicking someone up in a car and taking to a place
Would you give me a lift to the hospital?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop or cancel something, such as a rule
There is no need to lift the rule about wearing jewelry in the factory, because it’s dangerous
n.NounMachine carrying people up or down to other floors
Take the lift up to the third floor
v.t.Transitive VerbTo move something to higher position
Please lift the box and place it on the table
n.NounMovement of something to higher position
Can you give me a lift with his box?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make something increase in amount
It’s likely sales will lift later in the year
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make something disappear often by stealing it
Did you see him lift that credit card from the man's pocket?

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