to lift, to raise, to get up
1. to move something from a lower to a higher position
She lifted the box off the ground.
Ela levantou a caixa do chão.
2. to stand up or rise from a seated or lying position
He got up early in the morning.
Ele levantou cedo da cama.
3. to build, construct, or establish something
They built a new monument in the city.
Levantaram um novo monumento na cidade.
4. to raise one's voice or speak up
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Ela levantou a mão para fazer uma pergunta.
5. to end or lift (a restriction, siege, etc.)
The government lifted the embargo.
O governo levantou o embargo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
levantar voo - to take flight
levantar a voz - to raise one's voice
levantar acampamento - to break camp
levantar suspeitas - to raise suspicions
levantar cedo - to get up early
levantar o moral - to boost morale
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