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Definition of elevator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
building transportUS mechanical device moving people between building floorsUS
- The elevator took us to the top floor.
2.
grain storageUS silo for storing grainUS
- The farmer stored wheat in the elevator.
3.
aviationTECH. US aircraft control surface for pitch adjustmentTECH. US
- The pilot adjusted the elevator for landing.
4.
medicalTECH. US muscle that raises a body partTECH. US
- The eye's elevator muscle was strained.
5.
dentistryTECH. US dental tool for lifting teeth or boneTECH. US
- The dentist used an elevator during the extraction.
Images of elevator
mechanical device moving people between building floors 
silo for storing grain 
aircraft control surface for pitch adjustment 
dental tool for lifting teeth or bone
Expressions with elevator
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soft, unobtrusive music played in elevators
The elevator music was soothing but barely noticeable as we ascended..
short summary of a business idea or product
She delivered her elevator pitch to the investors.
use the elevator to go up or down
We decided to take the elevator to the fifth floor.
small elevator for moving food between floors
The restaurant uses a food elevator to send dishes upstairs.
elevator used primarily for transporting goods and personnel
The hotel staff used the service elevator to carry the luggage to the upper floors..
elevator designed for carrying freight
The warehouse has a large freight elevator for shipments.
something that improves a person's mood
Listening to music is a great mood elevator.
shoe with hidden lifts to increase height
He wore elevator shoes to the interview.
short speech to spark interest in an idea
She delivered her elevator statement to the investors.
high-speed elevator serving select floors
The express elevator takes you directly to the 50th floor.
compartment in an elevator for transporting people or goods
The elevator car was crowded during rush hour.
vertical passage for an elevator in a building
The elevator shaft needs regular maintenance.
short pitch or summary of an idea
She gave her elevator talk to the potential investors.
tall building for storing and loading grain into ships or trains
The grain elevator near the docks can hold thousands of tons of wheat..
riding on top of elevator cars illegally
Elevator surfing is illegal and extremely dangerous.
hypothetical cable connecting Earth to space for transport
Scientists are exploring the feasibility of a space elevator.
machine with moving buckets that lifts loose material vertically or at angle
The grain was carried to the top silo by a bucket elevator.
man who operates an elevator
The elevator man greeted us with a smile.
person who operates an elevator manually
The elevator operator greeted us with a smile.
young male employed to operate an elevator
The elevator boy greeted us with a smile.
girl operates elevator in building
The elevator girl greeted everyone with a smile.
Origin of elevator
Latin, elevare (to raise)
Terms with elevator included in their meaning
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elevator
button to summon an elevator
elevator outage
stairs designed for use when elevators are unavailable
elevator
device for moving people or goods vertically
elevator
vertical passage for a lift or elevator
elevator background
soft background music played in elevators
real estate
apartment located in a building without an elevator
technology
outer door of an elevator at each floor level
housing
apartment in a building without an elevator
elevator
the vehicle in an elevator shaft
goods transport
elevator used for transporting goods in buildings
architecture
vertical passage for an elevator in a building
elevator
passenger compartment of a lift
technology
space elevator in science fiction
engineering
device controlling elevator speed using counterweights
elevator
small elevator for transporting food between floors
abr: elevator
machine that moves people or things between floors
elevator
maximum weight an elevator can carry
elevator
slow lift with open-fronted cabins
building
use the elevator to go up or down
transportation
small elevator for moving food between floors
goods transport
elevator used primarily for transporting goods and personnel
goods transport
elevator designed for carrying freight
transport
elevator in commercial buildings for goods
building
high-speed elevator serving select floors
Examples of elevator in a sentence
The elevator was out of order today. Corn is kept in the elevator. The elevator was full of barley. The elevator malfunctioned during the turbulent flight. Adjusting the elevator is crucial for stable flight. The surgeon examined the elevator muscle closely.
Damage to the elevator can affect movement. The surgeon selected an elevator for the procedure. An elevator is essential for oral surgeries.
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- French:ascenseur, silo, ...
- German:Aufzug, Silo, ...
- Italian:ascensore, silo, ...
- Spanish:ascensor, silo, ...
- Portuguese:elevador, silo, ...
- Chinese:电梯, 粮仓, ...
- Japanese:エレベーター, 穀物サイロ, ...
- Arabic:مِصْعَد, صومعة حبوب, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲלִית, מַמְגּוּרָה, ...
- Russian:лифт, элеватор, ...
- Ukrainian:ліфт, кермо висоти, ...
- Hindi:लिफ्ट, एलिवेटर, ...
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