Escalator

Word ESCALATOR
Character 9
Hyphenation es ca la tor
Pronunciations /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/

Definitions and meanings of "Escalator"

What do we mean by escalator?

A moving stairway consisting of steps attached to a continuously circulating belt. noun

An escalator clause. noun

A moving stairway. noun

A stairway or incline arranged like an endless belt so that the steps or treads ascend or descend continuously, and one stepping upon it is carried up or down; -- originally a trade term, which has become the generic name for such devices. Such devices are in common use in large retail establishments such as department stores, and in public buildings having a heavy traffic of persons between adjacent floors. noun

A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another. noun

An upward or progressive course. noun

An escalator clause. noun

A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt noun

A clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) noun

Anything that escalates.

A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

An upward or progressive course.

An escalator clause.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Escalator

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The word "escalator" in example sentences

The vertical displacement between each successive line reflects generational differences where each successive cohort began its ascent up the life cycle escalator, or in other words, the gradual generational decline in religious observance. ❋ Robert D. Putnam (2010)

Conversely, the "inconvenience" that a commuter who wanted to go to the other end of Century City would have to suffer is no greater than walking from one end of the mall to the other -- or even less since an escalator from the subway would presumably bring the commuter to the street level towards the middle of the block between Santa Monica and Constellation. ❋ John Mirisch (2010)

The escalator is used to a stunning and scary effect as are the shadows and lighting effects on the old recording. ❋ Melody Breyer-Grell (2010)

Occasionally when you come up the stairs or escalator from the metro you're also met by a ticket inspector. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So, the escalator is simply a wealth distribution re-organizing itself to be more productive. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This next-generation escalator is patented in the U.S., ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

Stunt man films himself skiing down Underground escalator: A man who filmed himself skiing down a London Underground escalator is being investigated by police. ❋ Maxine (2009)

Matsuzaka, whose contract includes flights for his family, housing, a massage therapist, physical therapist, personal assistant and interpreter, could earn an additional $8 million in escalator clauses for finishing high in the Cy Young voting. ❋ Unknown (2006)

What makes the Washington minimum particularly hard to manage is the fact that it has a built-in escalator, such that it rises each year based on an inflation index (as you might imagine, since labor is a major component of most goods and services, this creates a positive feedback loop). ❋ Unknown (2005)

Also, the Amish participants already are talking mall-speak in the first episode: Mose says his first ride on an escalator is "really freaking me out" and Ruth describes her first experiences -- visiting the beach, seeing a parking meter, seeing art in a gallery, you name it -- as "awesome." ❋ Unknown (2004)

After the first jet crash, Port Authority police Officer David Lim took an escalator from the lobby of the north tower to the plaza level, one floor above. ❋ Unknown (2002)

On Sept. 11th, I arrived at the World Trade at 8: 30 a.m., and while going up the escalator from the PATH train, I was trying to decide whether I should go up to my office on the 102nd Floor or go directly to the Millenium Hilton Hotel across the street, where my boss was having his first national meeting for our newly formed syndication group of 40 people. ❋ Unknown (2002)

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