Uplift meaning : The act or result of being uplifted. A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building. A brassiere that raises the breasts. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level. (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase. (travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight. To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.