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lift in Italian

lift in Italian is portanza, sollevamento, ascensore — lift means to raise something to a higher position.

lift in Italian

portanza
noun
sollevamento
noun
ascensore
noun
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, puristic, _, elsewhere) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
dislivello
noun
(measurement) The difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway, separated by lock.
ascensore
noun
Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
montacarichi
noun
Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
sollievo
noun
(figurative) An improvement in mood.
alzare
verb
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
levare
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lift" in Italian?

"lift" in Italian is portanza, sollevamento, ascensore. 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 Italian, "lift" is portanza, sollevamento, ascensore.

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

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "lift": portanza, sollevamento, ascensore, dislivello, montacarichi, sollievo.

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