express elevator
An "express elevator" is designed for speed and efficiency, primarily serving high-rise buildings by minimizing stops.
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Definition
B2Building Design
(technical)A high-speed lift that only stops at specific floors, skipping intermediate levels to reduce travel time.
Example
- The express elevator only stops at the lobby and the top floors of the skyscraper.
- She took the express elevator to reach her office on the 50th floor quickly.
C1General
(idiomatic)A means of getting somewhere quickly and directly.
Example
- His new job promotion was like an express elevator to success.
- Taking the express elevator of career advancement, she quickly rose to a managerial position.
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