verb

lift

Translation

to lift, to raise, to remove (a ban), to elevate

Can you help me lift this box?

The government lifted the restrictions.

The good news lifted his spirits.

to lift ((sth.)) to raise (sth.) to a higher position She lifted the heavy suitcase.

to lift ((sth.)) from ((sth.)) to take (sth.) off (sth.) He lifted the lid from the box.

Synonyms: raise, hoist; Antonyms: lower, drop

From Old Norse 'lypta', meaning 'to raise into the air'.

Think of lifting weights at the gym, or how a lift (elevator) lifts you up.