lifting

lift-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action of raising something to a higher position.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of lift; in the process of raising something.

  3. 3.

    The removal of a restriction or ban.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    weight lifting — the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
  • •
    heavy lifting — figuratively, the most difficult or demanding work
  • •
    shop lifting — stealing goods from a store

Related words

See also: lift, lifted, lifts, raise
Synonyms: hoisting, raising

Etymology

From Old Norse lypta ("to lift"), with the suffix -ing forming the present participle and verbal noun.