Things that go wrong with lifts (7)

I believe the answer is:

hitches

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'lifts' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for hitches that I've seen before include "Snags, temporary stoppages" , "Temporary problems or stoppages" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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