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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lift

/lɪft/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lift mean?

noun, verb

A device for moving people or goods between floors in a building, typically using a system of pulleys and counterweights. To raise or move something upwards, typically using a mechanical device.

Example

"She got into the lift on the ground floor and pressed the button for the fifth floor."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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