If something uplifts people, it helps them to have a better life, for example by making them feel happy or by improving their social conditions. We need a little something to help sometimes, to uplift us and make us feel better Art was created to uplift the mind and the spirit. Uplift is also a noun. This victory was a massive uplift for us
{i} spiritual or emotional elation; lifting up, raising (as in the surface of the earth)
A structurally high area in the crust, produced by movements that raise the rocks, as in a broad dome or arch
Wind moving over a structure causes negative wind pressure (suction) to be placed on a building that creates uplift forces (upward pull) Roofs are designed to resist uplift caused when high winds travel over and across the roof
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts lift up or elevate lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces; "the earth's movement uplifted this part of town
In economics, an uplift in something such as the price of shares is an increase in their value. an uplift in the stock market Its shares were down across the first quarter, but are now showing a 20 per cent uplift
lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces; "the earth's movement uplifted this part of town"
(pronounced up-lift): To uplift is to pick up, collect, or take possession of something They had instructed their hauliers not to uplift grain if there was any doubt about where it had been stored He came round to uplift the rent
To lift or raise aloft; to raise; to elevate; as, to uplift the arm; to uplift a rock
Wind load on a building which causes a load in the upward direction See "Suction"
If people's faces or arms are uplifted, they are pointing them upwards or are holding them up. The men support the ballerinas, who pose with their uplifted arms. her white, uplifted chin
If something makes you feel uplifted, it makes you feel very cheerful and happy. people whose presence left you feeling uplifted, happy and full of energy. a smile so radiant that he felt uplifted by it
- Caused when pressure pushes rock strata upwards until it breaks, leaving the rock layers exposed on their end The rock strata are now laying vertically instead of horizontally
You describe something as uplifting when it makes you feel very cheerful and happy. a charming and uplifting love story I like a film to be uplifting. making you feel happier and more hopeful
Resistance to wind uplift forces may be necessary for exterior ceiling and soffit designs A substantial hanger system design, incorporating rods or straps, plus acoustical unit retention clips, is commonly required Verify code requirements for wind uplift force resistance and manufacturer's recommendations for ceiling installations based on these values
(1) The upward displacement of a section of a roof system or component caused by movement of air from a location of higher air pressure, such as inside a building, to an area of lower air pressure, such as the surface of a roof during a windy day Strong wind across the surface of a roof, especially at corners and along perimeters, creates low air pressure above the surface of the roof Nature will automatically try to compensate for this by moving air from an area of higher pressure such as inside a building If all penetrations and perimeters are not properly sealed, then "blow-off" can occur (2) Displacement or blow-off of shingles or other roofing caused by the wind
the force caused by the deflection of wind at roof edges, roof peaks or obstructions, causing a drop in air pressure immediately above the roof surface This force is then transmitted to the roof surface Uplift may also occur because of the introduction of air pressure underneath the membrane and roof edges, where it can cause the membrane to balloon and pull away from the deck
the force caused by the deflection of wind at roof edges, roof peaks, or obstructions, causing a drop in air pressure immediately above the roof surface This force is then transmitted to the roof surface Uplift may also occur because of the introduction of air pressure underneath the membrane and roof edges, where it can cause the membrane to balloon and pull away from the deck