Meaning of the word raising in English

What does raising mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

raising

US /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
UK /ˈreɪzɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of bringing up or caring for a child

Example:
The raising of children is a huge responsibility.
She dedicated her life to the raising of her grandchildren.
2.

the act of collecting money for a particular purpose

Example:
The charity is involved in fund-raising for medical research.
They organized a successful fund-raising event.

Adjective

causing something to move to a higher position

Example:
The raising of the flag marked the start of the ceremony.
The raising of the bridge allowed ships to pass.