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escalator

/ˈɛskəleɪtə/

/ˈɛskəˌleɪtər/

Translations

escalatornoun

escalators

/ˈɛskəleɪtə/

/ˈɛskəˌleɪtər/

The shopping mall has a new escalator.

В торговом центре новый эскалатор.

Synonyms

moving staircase

escalatoradjective

/ˈɛskəleɪtə/

/ˈɛskəleɪtər/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "escalator safety regulations").

escalatornoun

A moving staircase consisting of a circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, used for transporting people between floors of a building.

The shopping mall installed a new escalator to make it easier for customers to reach the upper levels.

An automatic mechanism or contractual clause that provides for periodic increases, especially in wages, prices, or benefits.

The union negotiated an escalator that would adjust salaries in line with inflation.

escalatoradjective

Relating to or designed for an escalator or escalators.

The maintenance crew replaced several escalator parts overnight.