Cryptic crossword clue
Lift status: ascent quiet if maintained within two years 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word YUPPIFY

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The straight part
We know that "Lift status" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lift status = yuppify.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does YUPPIFY mean?

YUPPIFY verb
  1. To redevelop (an urban area or commercial premises) so as to attract affluent young professionals as residents or clientele.

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