lifting
word · lemma: lift
/ˈɫɪftɪŋ/
LIF-ting
/lˈɪftɪŋ/
LIF-ting
Definition
The act of raising something to a higher position, often used for picking up objects or in sports to describe weightlifting.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for physical exercise ('weight lifting'), but also for general actions of picking things up. In sports, 'lifting' often refers specifically to lifting weights. Not used for the action of giving someone a ride ('give a lift').
Spanish: levantar - levantamiento (pesas)Portuguese (BR): levantar - levantamento (peso)Portuguese (PT): levantar - levantamento (peso)Chinese (Simplified): 举起 - 举重Chinese (Traditional): 舉起 - 舉重Hindi: उठाना - भारोत्तोलनArabic: رفع - رفع الأثقالBengali: তোলা - উত্তোলন (ভার উত্তোলন)Russian: подъём - поднятие (тяжестей)Japanese: リフティング - 持ち上げVietnamese: nâng - nâng tạKorean: 들기 - 리프팅 (웨이트 트레이닝)Turkish: kaldırma - ağırlık kaldırmaUrdu: اٹھانا - وزن اٹھاناIndonesian: mengangkat - angkat beban
Example Sentences
He is lifting a heavy box.
basic
Sarah enjoys lifting weights at the gym.
basic
The man is lifting his child up in the air.
basic
I hurt my back lifting all those bags yesterday.
natural
Lifting can really build your muscles if you do it regularly.
natural
We’re not lifting anything until we have gloves — those things are filthy!
natural