hoist (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hɔɪst/

Definition

To lift or haul something up, especially using a rope, chain, or pulley.

Examples

• They managed to hoist the heavy equipment onto the truck.

• The sailors worked together to hoist the sails.

• We watched them hoist the flag to the top of the pole.

How to Use hoist

hoist up (phrasal verb)

To lift something upwards, often with effort. — "They had to hoist up the supplies to the remote campsite."

hoist with [something] (prepositional phrase)

To be caught or trapped by one's own actions or tools. — "He was hoisted with his own petard when his plan backfired."

Synonyms of hoist

Words with a similar meaning to hoist:

• lift
• raise
• elevate
• uplift

Antonyms of hoist

Words with the opposite meaning to hoist:

• lower
• drop
• dismantle

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