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lift in Dutch

lift in Dutch is lift, opheffen, heffen — lift means to raise something to a higher position.

lift in Dutch

lift
noun
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, puristic, _, elsewhere) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
opheffen
verb
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
heffen
verb
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
rijzen
verb
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
stelen
verb
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

What does "lift" mean?

  1. verb To raise something to a higher position.
    "He lifted the box onto the top shelf."
  2. verb To remove or cancel a restriction, ban, or rule.
    "The government lifted the travel ban in June."
  3. verb To steal something, especially casually or without much effort.
    "Someone lifted his wallet on the crowded train."
  4. noun British English word for an elevator: a device for carrying people or goods between floors.
    "We took the lift to the tenth floor."

lift in a sentence

  • He lifted the box onto the top shelf.
  • She lifted her arms above her head to stretch.
  • The government lifted the travel ban in June.
  • Someone lifted his wallet on the crowded train.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lift" in Dutch?

"lift" in Dutch is lift, opheffen, heffen. lift means: To raise something to a higher position.

How do you use "lift" in a sentence?

Example: "He lifted the box onto the top shelf." In Dutch, "lift" is lift, opheffen, heffen.

Are there other ways to say "lift" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "lift": lift, opheffen, heffen, rijzen, stelen.

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