lift

• Substantiv, das eine Vorrichtung oder einen Mechanismus bezeichnet, mit dem Personen oder Güter zwischen den Etagen eines Gebäudes vertikal befördert werden, oder die Handlung des Anhebens von etwas.

A noun referring to a device or mechanism used for raising or transporting people or goods vertically between floors of a building, or an act of raising something.

1. ElevatorA1formalbritish

   A platform or compartment that moves vertically in a shaft to transport people or goods between floors.

   Aufzug

   • Take the lift to the fifth floor.
   • The lift is out of order today.
   • She waited for the lift to arrive.

   Synonymeelevatorhoist

2. Free rideA2informal

   A ride given to someone in a vehicle, typically without charge.

   Mitfahrgelegenheit

   • Can you give me a lift to the station?
   • He offered her a lift home after the party.
   • I need a lift to the airport tomorrow.

   Synonymehitchride

3. Upward forceB2formal

   The force that pushes an aircraft upward or that raises something.

   Auftrieb

   • The wings generate enough lift for the plane to take off.
   • Aerodynamic design improves lift during flight.
   • The helicopter relies on rotor blades for lift.

   Synonymebuoyancyupliftupthrust

4. Feeling of improvementB1informal

   A feeling of increased energy, happiness, or confidence.

   Aufschwung

   • Her kind words gave me a real lift.
   • Winning the match gave the team a lift.
   • A good night's sleep can provide a mental lift.

   Synonymeboostencouragementfillippick-me-upuplift

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in eine höhere Position oder auf ein höheres Niveau zu bringen; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Anheben von Stimmungen, Einschränkungen oder Verboten.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising something to a higher position or level.

1. Raise upwardA1formal

   To move something to a higher position.

   Anheben

   • She lifted the box onto the table.
   • He lifted his hand to wave goodbye.
   • The crane lifted the heavy steel beam.

   Synonymeelevateheavehikehoistjack upraiseuplift

   Antonymedescenddropfalllowersink

2. End or removeB2formal

   To officially end a restriction, rule, or ban.

   Aufheben

   • The government lifted the travel ban last week.
   • They lifted the curfew after the situation calmed down.
   • The court lifted the injunction against the company.

   Synonymeannulcanceloverturnremoverepealrescindrevokevoidwithdraw

   Antonymeenforceimposemaintainretainuphold

3. B2informalbritish

   To take something without permission; to steal.

   stehlen

   • Someone lifted my wallet on the bus.
   • He was caught lifting items from the store.
   • They lifted the design from a competitor's product.

   Synonymeappropriatefilchnickpilferpinchpurloinsnitchstealswipethieve

4. Improve moodB1informal

   To make someone feel happier or more cheerful.

   Stimmung heben

   • Her kind words lifted my spirits.
   • A good joke can lift the mood of the whole room.
   • Listening to music always lifts him up.

   Synonymeboostbrightenbuoycheerelategladdenperk upuplift

   Antonymedejectdemoralizedepressdiscouragedishearten

Phrasal-Variantenlift offlift outlift up