The term "lift" has several meanings, depending on its context.
1) In a general sense, it can refer to raising or moving something upwards using force, such as by lifting weights in weight training or lifting an object with a crane.
2) It can also refer to an elevator or lift, which is a device used for transportation that moves vertically between floors of a building.
3) In the context of aviation, "lift" refers to the force generated by the wings of an airplane as they move through the air, allowing the aircraft to become airborne and maintain flight.
4) Finally, in everyday language, "to lift" can mean to raise or pick up something using one's hands or other means, such as lifting a heavy object with a forklift truck.