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lifting

UK
/ˈlɪftɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪftɪŋ/
lifting back
lifting off
lifting out
lifting up

Translations

liftingnoun
liftings
pl
The lifting of the heavy boxes required teamwork and coordination.
Le levage des lourdes boîtes exigeait du travail d'équipe et de la coordination.
séance de musculationEn contexte sportif.
He has a lifting session scheduled every morning to build muscle strength.
Il a une séance de musculation prévue chaque matin pour développer sa force musculaire.
levéeAu sens de suppression d'une contrainte, d'une interdiction ou d'un fardeau.
The lifting of the curfew restored normal life in the city.
La levée du couvre-feu a rétabli la vie normale dans la ville.
Additional translations
vol à l'étalageSens familier ou criminel, surtout dans le contexte du vol en magasin.
Synonyms
raising
hoisting
elevation
upheaval
ascension
liftinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlɪftɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪftɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe equipment, devices or experiences that lift or elevate.
de levageS'emploie pour des objets ou équipements destinés à soulever.
All lifting equipment must be inspected regularly.
Tout équipement de levage doit être inspecté régulièrement.
encourageantAu sens figuré, pour un effet moral positif.
Her lifting words helped calm the anxious crowd.
Ses paroles encourageantes ont aidé à calmer la foule anxieuse.
Synonyms
elevating
raising
hoisting
uplifting
boosting
upraising
heaving
lifting-up
levitating
buoying
liftverb

lifting

Gerund

lifted
Past Simple
lifted
Past Participle
lifting
Gerund
UK
/lɪft/
US
/lɪft/
She lifted the box onto the shelf.
Elle a soulevé la boîte sur l'étagère.
monterPour un mouvement vers le haut, sans objet direct.
The fog began to lift as the sun came up.
Le brouillard a commencé à monter quand le soleil s'est levé.
leverPour supprimer ou abolir une mesure, une restriction ou une interdiction.
The government decided to lift the restrictions on travel.
Le gouvernement a décidé de lever les restrictions sur les voyages.
remonterAu sens figuré, pour l'humeur ou le moral.
The good news lifted his spirits.
La bonne nouvelle lui a remonté le moral.
volerAu sens de dérober quelque chose.
He was caught lifting ideas from another author's work.
Il a été surpris en train de voler des idées dans le travail d'un autre auteur.
Additional translations
se leverSurtout pour un brouillard, une brume ou des nuages.
copierAu sens de plagiat.
Synonyms
raise
elevate
hoist
uphold
boost
heave
uplift
jack up
Antonyms
lower
drop

Definitions

liftingnoun
The action or process of raising something to a higher position.
The lifting of the heavy boxes required teamwork and coordination.
The act of stealing, especially shoplifting.
The store installed new cameras to prevent lifting by customers.
A session or period devoted to weight-training or strength exercises.
He has a lifting session scheduled every morning to build muscle strength.
The removal or abolition of a restriction, ban, or burden.
The lifting of the curfew restored normal life in the city.
liftinggerund / present participle
Designed for or used in raising or elevating something.
All lifting equipment must be inspected regularly.
Making someone feel more cheerful or optimistic; uplifting.
Her lifting words helped calm the anxious crowd.
liftverb
To raise something to a higher position or level.
She lifted the box onto the shelf.
To move upward or rise.
The fog began to lift as the sun came up.
To remove or take away something.
The government decided to lift the restrictions on travel.
To elevate someone's mood or spirits.
The good news lifted his spirits.
To steal or plagiarize something.
He was caught lifting ideas from another author's work.
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