Word
hoisting
Phoneticshoist·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
UK/hˈɔɪstɪŋ/
Definition
v. lifting something heavy using a rope, a machine, or a lot of effort. You use this when moving large objects like flags, sails, or construction materials.
v. the present participle of 'hoist', referring to the act of raising or lifting something, especially by means of ropes and pulleys. Often implies the movement of a significant weight or the formal raising of a flag.
Examples
“The workers are hoisting the heavy beam into place.”
“The crew spent the morning hoisting the sails as the wind began to pick up near the coast.”
“By hoisting the commemorative banner to the rafters, the team signaled the official opening of the new stadium to the cheering crowd.”
Examples
simple
“The workers are hoisting the heavy beam into place.”
contextual
“The crew spent the morning hoisting the sails as the wind began to pick up near the coast.”
complex
“By hoisting the commemorative banner to the rafters, the team signaled the official opening of the new stadium to the cheering crowd.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “hoisting” in context.
Noun
01. hoist banner
“Protesters managed to hoist a large banner onto the side of the building.”
verb + noun
02. hoist flag
“The soldiers gathered at dawn to hoist the flag over the base.”
verb + noun
03. hoist into position
“A massive crane was used to hoist the steel beam into position.”
verb + prep + noun
04. hoist onto shoulder
“He managed to hoist the heavy sack onto his shoulder and carry it inside.”
verb + prep + noun
05. hoist sail
“The crew worked together to hoist the main sail as the wind picked up.”
verb + noun
06. hoist a signal flag
“The captain ordered the crew to hoist a signal flag to warn other ships.”
07. hoist by one's own petard
“The politician was hoisted by his own petard when his leaked emails proved his hypocrisy.”
08. hoist something into the air
“The winner hoisted the trophy high into the air as the crowd cheered.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in the continuous form to describe an ongoing physical action.
Real-World Examples
“There’s also the matter of the crane that will hoist the whale from its enclosure into the box, onto a waiting truck that will cart it off to the airport.” “The 408-foot spire was hoisted onto a temporary platform at the top of One World Trade Center on Thursday.” “Adorned with an American flag that flapped in the breeze, the last pieces of a silver spire were hoisted to the top of the World Trade Center on Thursday as construction workers cheered its ascent.” “Construction crews on Thursday hoisted the final segment of spire that will top One World Trade Center and complete a piece of the New York City skyline missing since the 9/11 terror attacks.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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