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The correct answer is lift up.

Hoist

A. lift up
B. pilfer
C. gallop
D. attach to one's belt

The correct answer is (A) To lift up; to raise or hold aloft; to raise, esp. by means of ropes, cranes, mechanical apparatus, etc.

Hoist comes from Dutch hijschen (to raise).

Examples of use:

  • Frank hoisted the pack to his shoulder.
  • The flag was hoisted into position at the top of the new pole.


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