[lɪft], (Verb)

Definitions:
- raise to a higher position or level
(e.g: he lifted his trophy over his head)

- pick up and move to a different position
(e.g: he lifted her down from the pony's back)

- raise (a person's spirits or confidence)
(e.g: we heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits)

- formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, or ban)
(e.g: the European Community lifted its oil embargo against South Africa)

- carry off or win (a prize or event)
(e.g: she staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title)


Phrases:
- lift a finger
- lift his leg

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft

[lɪft], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels
(e.g: Alice went up to the second floor in the lift)

- an act of lifting
(e.g: weightlifters attempting a particularly heavy lift)

- a free ride in another person's vehicle
(e.g: Miss Green is giving me a lift to school)

- a feeling of confidence or cheerfulness
(e.g: winning this match has given everyone a lift)


Phrases:
- lift a finger
- lift his leg

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft