Word
elevator
A machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building.
Meanings
A machine, usually in a building, that carries people or goods up and down to different floors.
Definition
An elevator is a type of vertical transportation device. It consists of a platform or car that moves up and down a shaft, powered by cables or hydraulics. Elevators are commonly used in multi-story buildings to make moving between floors easier and faster.
Examples
- We took the elevator to the tenth floor of the office building.
- The hotel has two fast elevators for all its guests.
- Is the elevator working, or should we use the stairs to go down?
- She pressed the button to call the elevator to her floor.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "elevator" (American English) with "lift" (British English) for the same device.
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