引き上げる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to pull up; to drag up; to lift up
2. v1vt
   to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes)
3. v1vt
   to withdraw; to leave; to pull out; to retire
4. v1vt
   to promote (someone to a higher position)
5. v1vi
   to return home
6. v1vt archaic
   to expedite the schedule

Example sentences

• 彼女はカーテンを引き上げた。

  She drew up the curtain.

• 彼らは船を岸に引き上げた。

  They drew their boat on the beach.

• 彼は夕食後自室に引き上げた。

  He retired to his own room after supper.