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elevator

/ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does elevator mean?

noun

A device used for moving people or goods between floors in a building, typically by means of a platform or car that moves up and down in a shaft. A device used for lifting heavy loads, especially in a factory or construction site.

Example

"The elevator in the office building was out of order, so we had to take the stairs."

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