escalator

US /ˈɛskəˌleɪtɚ/

Definition

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)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Take the escalator to the second floor to reach the main hall.

Collocations

Easy ride the escalator
to ride the escalator, meaning to sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
Medium broken escalator
to broken escalator, meaning to terminate
Hard maintenance of escalator systems
describing maintenance of escalator systems (activity involved in maintaining something in good working order)
Very Hard step off career escalator
to step off career escalator, meaning to shift or move by taking a step

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.

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