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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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