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lift

[/lɪft/]
verb/noun
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?
NYC Slang
boost, pick up
Synonyms
raiseelevatehoistpick up
Antonyms
lowerdropreducedecrease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevador, levantar, elevar, carona
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
elevador, levantar
standard usage
São Paulo
elevador, levantar
standard usage
Portugal
elevador (lift as elevator), levantar
Portuguese uses 'elevador' for the device; 'carona' less common, more likely 'boleia'

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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