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Definition hoist in British English

hoist verb

[transitive] verb
/hɔɪst/
1

to lift someone or something to a higher place

Example

Tim hoisted the boy onto his shoulders.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
1.1

to lift someone or something using special equipment

Example

The bridge was hoisted into place by crane.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
2

to increase the amount or value of something

Example

The publicity hoisted ticket sales to 12,500 in two days.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
Definition hoist in British English