Raise Up (Verb)
Meaning
Change the arrangement or position of.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The boat's mast was designed to raise up in sections to facilitate storage on land.
- Her ability to raise up the arms of the medical hoist meant her elderly patient could be transferred safely.
- Please raise up a large amount of water from the well for the harvest festival.
- The rescuers called for extra manpower to raise up the helicopter from the wreckage and check for survivors.
- To inspect the car you'll need to raise up the body using ramps and safety stands.