lift
verb (used with object)
to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
lifting
-
present participleof lift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For years, Elon Musk has been talking about selling customers a Tesla car that would be capable of lifting off the ground.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Russia’s partial lifting of its diesel-export ban also provided modest downward pressure on oil prices, the bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Lumentum says demand for some optical components will exceed supply through 2028, lifting its shares and other optical networking stocks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Company executives have said the automation push means it eventually will need fewer warehouse workers, and more of the jobs that remain will involve managing or fixing automated systems rather than lifting boxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
I need to ask her a very important question, and to do that, I’ll have to make eye contact with Aunt J. So I chance lifting my head to meet her gaze.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
