Определение слова «uplift» на английский

verb

1. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.

2. (law, of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.

3. (aviation, travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.

4. (New Zealand) To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.

5. (law, Australia, transitive) To remove (a document) from its current possessor and take it into one's own possession.

6. (software engineering) To backport.

noun

1. The act or result of uplifting (in various senses).

2. (geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.

3. (transport) The picking up and loading of goods to be transported by a mover.

4. (colloquial) A brassiere that raises the breasts.

5. (law) An increase in a fine or penalty due to aggravating circumstances.