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Hoist - English meaning

hɔɪst

Hoist – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

Usage examples:

A white flag was hoisted

Synonims:

RaiseRaise upLiftLift upHaul upHeave upJack upHike upWinch upPull upUpraiseUpliftElevateErectUpheave
noun

An act of raising or lifting something.

Usage examples:

Instead, dick persuaded fritz to sail to the next platform and ask the crane driver to give them a …
noun

The part of a flag nearest the staff.

Usage examples:

Visibility was always the main drawback to this medium, accentuated when steam propulsion permitted…
noun

A group of flags raised as a signal.

Usage examples:

In addition, flag hoists and flashing light signals were sent to try and get the ship to halt.
verb

Raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

verb

To lift something heavy, often with special equipment

Usage examples:

Tomorrow the final section of the bridge will be hoisted into place.
verb

To increase something

Usage examples:

The bank of england hoisted its base rate to 3.75%., the bank's interest rate hoist
verb

To lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine

Usage examples:

A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place., with some difficulty he hoisted h…
verb

To raise a flag to the top of a pole using a rope

Usage examples:

When you win an event, they hoist your country's flag and play the national anthem.
noun

A device used for lifting heavy things

Hoist translation into English

Hoist: translate from English into Chinese

Translate hoist into Chinese (Simplified)}
提升, 升起, 卷扬机, 起重机, 升, 升高, 竖, 竖起

Hoist: translate from English into Dutch

Translate hoist into Dutch}
Hijsen, Hijstoestel, Lift, Kraan, Ophijsen, Optillen, Elevator, Lichten

Hoist: translate from English into French

Translate hoist into French}
Hisser, Levage, Treuil, Grue, Appareil de levage, Lever, Envoyer, Guinder

Hoist: translate from English into German

Translate hoist into German}
Hissen, Hebezeug, Winde, Hieven, Hebevorrichtung, Aufzug, Flaschenzug, Kran, Lift, Hochziehen, Hebewerk, Lastenaufzug, Aufziehen, Hochheben, Holen

Hoist: translate from English into Hindi

Translate hoist into Hindi}
उभाड़ना, ऊपर उठाना, उठाना, ऊपर उठाने का यंत्र, ऊंचा करना, फहराना

Hoist: translate from English into Italian

Translate hoist into Italian}
Montacarichi, Sollevamento, Issare, Sollevare, Innalzare, Inalberare

Hoist: translate from English into Korean

Translate hoist into Korean}
감아 올리기, 감아 올리는 장치, 감아 올리는 기계, 게양하다

Hoist: translate from English into Russian

Translate hoist into Russian}
Подъемник, Лебедка, Поднимать, Подъем, Лифт, Поднятие, Ворот, Выкидывать

Hoist: translate from English into Spanish

Translate hoist into Spanish}
Izar, Levantar, Alzar, Montacargas, Grúa, Enarbolar

Word origin

late 15th century: alteration of dialect hoise, probably from Dutch hijsen or Low German hiesen, but recorded earlier.

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Hoist – similar words

hoisted

hɔɪst

verb

Raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

Usage examples:

A white flag was hoisted
noun

An act of raising or lifting something.

Usage examples:

Instead, dick persuaded fritz to sail to the next platform and ask the crane driver to give them a …
noun

The part of a flag nearest the staff.

Usage examples:

Visibility was always the main drawback to this medium, accentuated when steam propulsion permitted…
Hoisted - all meanings in English

Hoist synonims

elevate

ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

verb

Raise or lift (something) to a higher position.

Usage examples:

The exercise will naturally elevate your chest and head
verb

Raise from a lower to a higher position

verb

To give someone a higher or more important position

Usage examples:

He was elevated to the chairmanship of the house armed services committee., they hoped to elevate t…
Elevate - all meanings in English

erect

ɪˈrekt

adjective

Rigidly upright or straight.

Usage examples:

She stood erect with her arms by her sides
verb

Put together and set upright (a building, wall, or other structure).

Usage examples:

The guest house was erected in the eighteenth century
verb

To build a building or other structure

Usage examples:

They decided to erect a bridge across the niagara gorge., they’re erecting a big circus tent., erec…
Erect - all meanings in English

jack up

phrasal verb

Raise something, especially a vehicle, with a jack.

Usage examples:

Jack the car up until the wheel can spin freely
phrasal verb

Inject oneself with an illegal drug.

Usage examples:

We stepped over people jacking up in the street outside
phrasal verb

Give up or refuse to participate in something.

Usage examples:

They'd just jack up and go on strike
Jack up - all meanings in English

lift

lɪft

verb

Raise to a higher position or level.

Usage examples:

He lifted his trophy over his head
noun

A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels.

Usage examples:

Alice went up to the second floor in the lift
verb

To move something from a lower to a higher position

Usage examples:

[ t ] i can’t lift you up – you’re a big boy now!, [ i always + adv/prep ] the top of the stool lif…
Lift - all meanings in English

raise

verb

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Usage examples:

She raised both arms above her head
noun

An increase in salary.

Usage examples:

He wants a raise and some perks
verb

Move upwards

Raise - all meanings in English

upheave

ʌpˈhiːv

verb

Heave or lift up (something, especially part of the earth's surface).

Usage examples:

The area was first upheaved from the primeval ocean
Upheave - all meanings in English

uplift

verb

Raise the level of; improve.

Usage examples:

The refreshing smell of essential oils like lavender and peppermint can instantly uplift your mood
noun

An instance of being raised or increased.

Usage examples:

The whole club has seen an uplift in confidence
noun

An increase in value

Usage examples:

Shares have now recovered to $4.81 - this represents a huge uplift of almost 50% in their value., f…
Uplift - all meanings in English

upraise

verb

Raise (something) to a higher level.

Usage examples:

He upraised his head with an energetic motion
Upraise - all meanings in English

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