hoist

verb
UK /hɔɪst/
US /hɔɪst/

To lift something heavy up high.

They used a rope to hoist the flag to the top of the pole.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A machine used for lifting heavy things.

The workers used a hoist to move the engine.

3. To steal something.

He hoisted a candy bar from the store.

4. To drink something quickly.

She hoisted a glass of water after the race.