Lift the can (4)
I believe the answer is:
nick
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'lift' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'can' is the second definition.
(both can mean a prison)
'the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for nick that I've seen before include "Arrest - purloin" , "go off with > form" , "Filch" , "diabolical person's name" , "Small cut; steal" .)