hoist
intermediateB1/hɔɪst/ · ho-ist
to raise or lift something, often with the help of a mechanical device.
Meanings
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
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
💡 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.