Lift/lɪft/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Physical Effort Used when effort is made to physically move something upwards. She had to lift the suitcase onto the overhead shelf. Pro Tip 2/3Support Request Can indicate asking for help in a physical task. Can you lift the other end of this table? Pro Tip 3/3Muscle Building Often refers to exercising, especially with weights. He lifts at the gym three times a week.