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hoist

intermediateB1

/hɔɪst/ · ho-ist

to raise or lift something, often with the help of a mechanical device.

Meanings

verbformal

to raise or lift something, often with the help of a mechanical device.

کسی چیز کو اٹھانا یا بلند کرنا، اکثر میکانیکی آلات کی مدد سے۔

اٹھانا

uthana

Formal: مکینیکی منتقل کرنا

Synonyms

raiseliftelevateاٹھانابلند کرناچڑھانا

Antonyms

lowerdropdecreaseگرا دیناکم کرنانیچے لانا

Common Collocations

  • hoist a flag
  • hoist equipment
  • hoist the sail

Example Sentences

They need to hoist the new flag on the flagpole.

انہیں نئے جھنڈے کو جھنڈے کے پول پر اٹھانا ہے۔

Unhein naye jhanda ko jhandey ke pole par uthana hai.

The workers hoisted the heavy equipment onto the truck.

مزدوروں نے بھاری سامان کو ٹرک پر اٹھایا۔

Mazdooron ne bhaari samaan ko truck par uthaya.

We need to hoist the sails for our journey.

ہمیں اپنے سفر کے لیے بادبان اٹھانے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Humein apne safar ke liye badban uthaanay ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

host:Hoist means to lift, while host refers to a person who receives or entertains guests.

Word Family

hoisting
nounاٹھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flag being hoisted up on a flagpole.

Imagine a crane lifting a heavy load high into the air.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "hyggja" — to lift or raise

First known use: 16th century

The word 'hoist' evolved from the Old Norse word meaning 'to lift', and has been used in English since the 16th century.