hoist

[hɔɪst]

hoist Definition

  • 1to raise something heavy, often using ropes or machinery
  • 2to lift someone or something up to a higher position
  • 3to raise a flag or sail to the top of a pole

Using hoist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hoist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They hoisted the flag at dawn.

  • Example

    The engine was hoisted out of the car.

  • Example

    He hoisted himself onto the roof.

  • Example

    The sailors hoisted the sails.

hoist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hoist

Antonyms for hoist

Phrases with hoist

  • to be harmed by one's own plan or action intended for someone else

    Example

    He tried to frame his colleague but was hoist by his own petard when the evidence pointed to him instead.

  • same as 'hoist by one's own petard'

    Example

    She thought she could get away with cheating, but in the end, she was hoist with her own petard when the teacher caught her.

  • to surrender or give up

    Example

    After hours of negotiations, they finally hoisted the white flag and agreed to the terms.

Origins of hoist

from Old Norse 'hefja', meaning 'to lift'

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Summary: hoist in Brief

The verb 'hoist' [hɔɪst] means to raise something heavy, lift someone or something up to a higher position, or raise a flag or sail to the top of a pole. It is often done using ropes or machinery. The phrase 'hoist by one's own petard' means to be harmed by one's own plan or action intended for someone else, while 'hoist the white flag' means to surrender or give up.