They may also bring one down to ground level (5)
I believe the answer is:
lifts
'they' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lifts that I've seen before include "free transport" , "Holds up" , "Picks up" , "Raises" , "Hoists" .)