lift down
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To pick something up that is high and carefully move it down to a lower place.
Literal meaning: To lift something and move it in a downward direction.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To pick up something from a high position and move it carefully to a lower level.
"Could you lift down that suitcase from the top shelf? I can't reach it."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To help someone (especially a child or elderly person) down from a raised surface by lifting them.
"He gently lifted the toddler down from the climbing frame."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
More common in British English than American English. Implies that the object is heavy or awkward and requires effort to move. Emphasizes the use of strength or care when lowering something. More precise than 'take down' when physical effort is involved.
Commonly used with
box suitcase shelf bag crate luggage
Forms
Base
lift down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lifts down
he/she/it
Past simple
lifted down
yesterday
Past participle
lifted down
have + pp
-ing form
lifting down
continuous
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