Definition of Upheave
Upheave
up·heave
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(verb)
to lift something up, to heave it upwards, especially to do this to a part of the earth's surface;
e.g. They worked together to upheave the load onto the platform. The movement of the rock was strong enough to upheave a portion of the earth.
(verb)
to move up or rise figuratively, especially by acquiring power or status;
e.g. She began to upheave the ranks as she gained power.
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