To place in a high or lofty position; to raise to an elevated situation.
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释义 | the world > space > relative position > high position > set in a high position [verb (transitive)] (44) to set upc1290 To place in a high or lofty position; to raise to an elevated situation. mountc1300 transitive. To raise in honour, estimation, power, wealth, etc. Obsolete. erect1552 To put up on high; to lift up (the head); also, to hoist up. Obsolete. hoise1581 To raise in position, degree, or quality; to exalt, elevate; to raise in amount or price. Obsolete. perch1648 transitive. To set or place upon a perch; to position in any place that is elevated or somewhat precarious. pinnacle1656 transitive. Chiefly poetic. To set on or as on a pinnacle. Also (in quot. 1816): to cause to rise as a pinnacle. spike1743 transitive. With up. To set up as on a spike. imperch1786 transitive. To set or place on something as on a perch. Cf. perch, v.1 4b. Subcategories:— have (some part) in a high position (1) — occupy a height over or dominate (13) — occupy or form the top of (15) — hold up or aloft (3) — place (as) on a platform (2) — set on a pole (1) — be higher than (1) |
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