el‧e‧va‧tor S3 W3 /ˈeləveɪtə, ˈelɪveɪtə $ -ər/ noun [countable]

1. American English a machine that takes people and goods from one level to another in a building Synonym : lift British English:
We’ll have to take the elevator.

2. a machine with a moving belt and containers, used for lifting grain and liquids, or for taking things off ships

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