Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drag-up

verb
/dræɡ ʌp/
Definition
To raise or pull something upwards with effort.
Examples
  • He had to drag up the heavy box from the basement.
  • After the storm, the workers needed to drag up debris from the streets.
  • She managed to drag up enough courage to speak in front of the crowd.
Meaning
The term ‘drag-up’ typically refers to the action of lifting or pulling something from a lower position to a higher one, often using force.
Synonyms
  • lift
  • haul
  • pull