uplift

• Nom désignant un soulèvement géologique de la croûte terrestre vers un niveau plus élevé, par exemple lors d'un processus de formation de montagnes, ou un soutien-gorge qui remonte et maintient la poitrine.

A noun referring to a geological rise of land to a higher elevation, such as in the process of mountain building, or a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts.

1. Geological riseC1formalscientific

   An upward movement of a portion of the Earth's surface, often associated with mountain formation.

   Soulèvement géologique

   • The geological uplift created the mountain range over millions of years.
   • Scientists measured the rate of uplift in the region.
   • The uplift of the land exposed ancient rock layers.

   Synonymeselevationriseupheavalupthrust

   Antonymesdepressionsinkingsubsidence

2. Supportive undergarmentB2formal

   A type of brassiere designed to lift and support the breasts.

   Soutien-gorge à maintien relevé

   • She bought an uplift bra for better support.
   • The advertisement featured a new uplift design.
   • Uplift bras are popular for their shaping effect.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soulever quelque chose vers une position, un niveau ou un état plus élevé, souvent au sens moral, social ou spirituel.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising something to a higher position, level, or state, often in a moral, social, or spiritual sense.

1. Inspire or cheerB2formal

   To fill someone with high spirits, hope, or optimism.

   réconforter, encourager

   • Her speech uplifted the entire audience.
   • Music has the power to uplift the soul.
   • The good news uplifted everyone's spirits.

   Synonymesboostbuoycheerelevateencourageexhilarateinspire

   Antonymesdejectdemoralizedepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Raise geologicallyC1formal

   To lift up from the earth, as by natural geological forces.

   Soulever par soulèvement géologique

   • Tectonic activity uplifted the mountain range over millions of years.
   • The plateau was uplifted by volcanic forces.
   • Geologists study how land is uplifted over time.

   Synonymeselevateheaveraiseupheaveupthrust

3. Elevate physicallyB2formal

   To lift up or raise something to a higher position.

   Élever physiquement

   • The crane uplifted the heavy steel beam.
   • He uplifted the fallen branch from the path.
   • The hydraulic system uplifted the platform smoothly.

   Synonymesboostelevateheavehikehoistliftraiseupraise

   Antonymesdepressdescenddroplower