Hoist

Synonyms of hoist

• elevate
• raise
• lift

Antonyms of hoist

• descend
• lower
• drop

Collocations of hoist

hoist the flag

Frequency: 80 %

They hoisted the flag to signal the start of the event.

hoist a sail

Frequency: 70 %

The sailors hoisted the sail to catch the wind.

hoist a heavy object

Frequency: 60 %

With teamwork, they were able to hoist the heavy object onto the truck.

hoist a banner

Frequency: 50 %

They hoisted the banner high above the crowd during the parade.

hoist a weight

Frequency: 40 %

He struggled to hoist the weight over his head during the competition.

Idiomatic Expressions for hoist

• Phrase: hoist the white flag
  Meaning: to surrender or give up
  Usage: After hours of negotiation, they finally decided to hoist the white flag and accept the terms of the agreement.