noun
- hinged doors at the back of vehicles that open upward to provide access to the cargo area
Usage: automotive
Examples
- The SUV’s liftgates made loading groceries much easier.
- Both liftgates on the delivery truck were damaged in the accident.
- Modern liftgates often have automatic opening features.
- The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system for the liftgates.
- Heavy cargo requires liftgates with stronger support mechanisms.
- The warehouse uses trucks with hydraulic liftgates for deliveries.