hoist
Translation
to hoist, to raise, to lift
Examples
They hoisted the flag up the pole.
They hoisted the flag up the pole.
A crane was used to hoist the container.
A crane was used to hoist the container.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to raise (sth.) using ropes or a machine They hoisted the flag up the pole.
Similar Words
Synonyms: raise, lift, heave; Antonyms: lower, drop
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'hissen' or Middle Low German 'hissen'. Related to the sailor's cry 'hissa!' when hauling on a rope.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'heist', where thieves might use ropes to 'hoist' themselves up a building.