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on the lift vs in the lift

The phrases 'on the lift' and 'in the lift' cannot be directly compared because their meanings differ. 'On the lift' typically refers to being physically on top of a lift or elevator, while 'in the lift' refers to being inside the lift or elevator. The choice between the two depends on the specific location or position being described.
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on the lift

This phrase is correct when referring to being physically on top of a lift or elevator.

This phrase is used when someone is standing or positioned on top of a lift or elevator.

Examples:

  • He was on the lift platform, waiting for the signal to start the ascent.
  • The maintenance worker climbed on the lift to reach the top of the building.
  • Dec 6, 2018 ... How many of you strap in while on the lift? I always had the impression that it is against some unwritten rule. That being said, I believe I ...
  • Mar 20, 2016 ... Can I say, 'I go up and down my office building by lift/in the lift/on the lift on weekdays.'? Thanks!
  • Aug 1, 2011 ... I use Flows and usually will sit on the far right side of the chair so I can reach down and strap my right foot in while on the lift, ...
  • Jul 9, 2016 ... A while back in another thread I asked, "Is there any natural / bio-friendly soap I could use to wash the boat while it's on the lift and not ...
  • Feb 18, 2008 ... We require snowboarders to keep one foot unstrapped at all times on the lift. People who strap in while riding up first get a talkin to.
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... 150 likes, 11 comments - will2foil on June 15, 2024: "Air time on the Lift 120 high aspect So thankful for this sport, this community, ...
  • I would never strap in both feet on the lift, my back foot would get crushed. I do prefer strapping in standing up more than sitting down to strap in. Click ...
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... lexihannah.art on September 26, 2024: "life on the lift! say cheese I love challenging myself to push the realism on a large scale!
  • I found that, providing that I got my board properly on the footrest on the lift, I could do this pretty easily and coming off the lift at the other end was an ...
  • Apr 23, 2021 ... I still want to be able to wash my boat on the lift, so I may just see if my electric pressure washer will suck water from the lake. It may work ...

in the lift

This phrase is correct when referring to being inside a lift or elevator.

This phrase is used when someone is inside a lift or elevator, traveling between floors.

Examples:

  • She pressed the button to go up while standing in the lift.
  • We were all crowded in the lift, trying to reach the ground floor.
  • Aug 3, 2019 ... Since an elevator is an enclosure, use 'in'. Example sentences: He is in the lift. He is in the room. He is on ...
  • Mar 20, 2016 ... ... in the lift/on the lift on ... Can I say, 'I go up and down my office building by lift/in the lift/on the lift on weekdays.
  • Dec 11, 2021 ... How to stop people spitting pan masala in the lift? AskIndia. There's a lift in my building. Inside the lift, just below the buttons, someone ...
  • Jun 18, 2024 ... ... goes down, then stalls and falls for a bit. Then nada. Tried jumping and interacting with everything in the lift but nothing is interact-able.
  • Jan 6, 2024 ... ... r/snowboarding - Rate this setup I saw in the lift line yesterday (Midwest. Upvote 1K Downvote 222 Go to ...
  • May 19, 2024 ... 1108 likes, 19 comments - larsfrederiksen on May 19, 2024: "Got groped by @joehendry in the lift. Cheeky monkey.".
  • Thread-Lift Sutures: Still in the Lift? A Systematic Review of the Literature. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):341e-347e. doi: 10.1097/PRS ...
  • Nov 8, 2024 ... emelinaah on November 8, 2024: "Last slide is my fav but Megamind in the lift comes a close second ".
  • Fear and Loathing in the Lift Line. Posted on March 6, 2013 by abourbongal · d ski close up (plus, DIY Cherry Heering and a gorgeous après ski cocktail, The ...
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... Got stuck in the lift at work! Whilst stressful for the first 15 minutes until we diasabled the alarm and jimmied the door for some extra ...

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