What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing in this designed for lift (5)" mean?

The definition is "lift". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of THIS ("this") [anagram: "designed"] + O (abbreviation of "Nothing") = HOIST; definition: "lift" The answer is Hoist.

Nothing in this designed for lift (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3060 | 24 Down | 2020-06-14 flower

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