1. the action of raising or moving something upward
2. weight training or bodybuilding exercises
Usage: fitness
3. the illegal act of stealing something
Usage: informal

1. present participle of lift; raising or moving something to a higher position

Examples

• She was lifting heavy boxes all morning.
• The crane is lifting the steel beams into place.
• He goes to the gym for lifting three times a week.
• The lifting of the embargo improved trade relations.
• Proper lifting technique prevents back injuries.
• The security camera caught him lifting merchandise from the store.
• The lifting capacity of this forklift is 5,000 pounds.