Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ride-an-elevator

verb
/raɪd ən ˈɛlɪˌveɪtər/
Definition
To travel vertically in a building using an elevator mechanism.
Examples
  • She decided to ride an elevator to the tenth floor instead of taking the stairs.
  • Many people ride an elevator every day in office buildings.
  • He was nervous to ride an elevator for the first time.
Meaning
The action of using an elevator to move between floors of a building.
Synonyms
  • take an elevator
  • use an elevator
  • elevator travel