uplift

• Substantivo que designa a elevação geológica da crosta terrestre a um nível mais alto, por exemplo, no processo de formação de montanhas, ou um sutiã que levanta e sustenta os seios.

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.

   Sobrecarga

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselevationriseupheavalupthrust

   Antônimosdepressionsinkingsubsidence

2. Supportive undergarmentB2formal

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

   Sutiã de sustentação

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

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de elevar algo a uma posição, nível ou estado mais alto, frequentemente em sentido moral, social ou espiritual.

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.

   Inspirar

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

   Sinônimosboostbuoycheerelevateencourageexhilarateinspire

   Antônimosdejectdemoralizedepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Raise geologicallyC1formal

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

   Elevar geologicamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoselevateheaveraiseupheaveupthrust

3. Elevate physicallyB2formal

   To lift up or raise something to a higher position.

   Elevar fisicamente

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

   Sinônimosboostelevateheavehikehoistliftraiseupraise

   Antônimosdepressdescenddroplower