lifts

lifts · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present of lift; raises to a higher position.

  2. 2.

    Plural of lift; elevators (British English).

  3. 3.

    Removes or revokes restrictions.

  4. 4.

    Plural of lift; rides in someone's vehicle.

Related words

Antonyms: drops, lowers
See also: lift, lifted, lifting
Synonyms: elevates, hoists, raises

Etymology

From Old Norse lypta ("to lift"), with the third person singular suffix -s or plural noun suffix -s.