a lift
Noun · English
Meaning 1
a platform or enclosure raised and lowered in a vertical shaft to transport people or freight
(British English term for an elevator)
Example
Where is a lift to go to the fifth floor?
Meaning 2
a free ride in a car or other vehicle
(a free ride in someone's vehicle)
Example
Do you need a lift to the train station?
Synonyms
elevator, ride, hoist
Grammar
- plural
- lifts