Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascensor
Noun
/əˈsɛn.sɚ/
Definition
A machine or mechanism that raises or lowers objects, commonly known as an elevator.
Examples
- She waited for the ascensor to take her to the top floor.
- This building has an ascensor that can carry five people at a time.
- In some older buildings, the ascensor may be manually operated.
Meaning
In English, ‘ascensor’ refers to an elevator, particularly in the context of transporting people or goods vertically within a building.
Synonyms
- elevator
- lift
- hoist