liftliftliftsliftedlifting1verb (lifts, lifting, lifted)to move somebody or something to a higher position: I can't lift this box. It's too heavy.Lift your arm up. see Picture Dictionary for videoliftliftlifts2 (British) noun1(Americanelevator)a machine that takes people and things up and down in a high building: Shall we use the stairs or take the lift?2(Americanride)a free journey in another person's car: Can you give me a lift to the station?