I. up ‧ lift 1 /ˈʌplɪft/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [singular] an increase in something
uplift in
an uplift in sales
2 . [singular, uncountable] a feeling of happiness and hope
II. up ‧ lift 2 /ʌpˈlɪft/ BrE AmE verb [transitive] formal
1 . to make someone feel happier
2 . to make something higher