elevar, levantar (verbo); elevador (nome)
1. to raise or move something to a higher position
She lifted the box onto the shelf.
Ela levantou a caixa para a prateleira.
2. to pick up and carry someone or something
He lifted the child in his arms.
Ele pegou a criança nos braços.
3. an elevator or device for raising people or objects
Take the lift to the third floor.
Pegue o elevador para o terceiro andar.
4. to improve mood or spirits
The good news lifted their spirits.
A boa notícia levantou o ânimo deles.
5. a ride in a vehicle, usually given free
Can you give me a lift to the station?
Você pode me dar uma carona até a estação?
Related Idioms & Phrases
lift someone's spirits - animar alguém
lift a finger - fazer o mínimo esforço
give someone a lift - dar uma carona a alguém
lift off - decolar
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