What is the meaning of Lifting?

The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation

Weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted.

Plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance.

Theft.

A certain operation on a measure space; see lifting theory.

present participle and gerund of lift

facelift

taffrail

face-lift, lifting

facelift (plastic surgery to the face)

lifting

lifting, facelift

Source: wiktionary.org