New method to lift something boring (4)
I believe the answer is:
yawn
'something boring' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'new method to lift' is the wordplay.
'new' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation eg NT for New Testament).
'method' becomes 'way' (way of doing something).
'to lift' says the letters should be written in reverse (in a down clue, letters lift up).
'n'+'way'='nway'
'nway' backwards is 'YAWN'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for yawn that I've seen before include "Oscitate" , "Boring event" , "Show one is tired or bored" , "Show boredom" , "Sleepy gape" .)