[+ obj] 1 : to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery
▪ hoist the sail/flag ▪ The steel girders were hoisted into place and securely welded. ▪ The engine was hoisted out with a winch. ▪ The cargo was hoisted up onto the ship. 2 chiefly US, informal : 1drink
▪ He stopped at a bar after work to hoist a few beers with his friends. 3 basketball, informal : to take (a shot)
▪ She hoisted a last-second shot that would have won the game if it had gone in.
▪ hoist the sail/flag ▪ The steel girders were hoisted into place and securely welded. ▪ The engine was hoisted out with a winch. ▪ The cargo was hoisted up onto the ship.
▪ He stopped at a bar after work to hoist a few beers with his friends.
▪ She hoisted a last-second shot that would have won the game if it had gone in.
hoist by/on/with your own petard — see petard





