Associations to the word «Escalator»

Pictures for the word «Escalator»

Wiktionary

ESCALATOR, noun. A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.
ESCALATOR, noun. An upward or progressive course.
ESCALATOR, noun. An escalator clause.
ESCALATOR CLAUSE, noun. (legal) A clause in a lease or contract that guarantees a change in the agreement price once a particular factor beyond control of either party affecting the value has been determined.
ESCALATOR CLAUSES, noun. Plural of escalator clause
ESCALATOR SCHOOL, noun. A Japanese school offering education from elementary or middle-school level (or even from the kindergarten) up to the start of university.
ESCALATOR SCHOOLS, noun. Plural of escalator school

Dictionary definition

ESCALATOR, noun. 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).
ESCALATOR, noun. A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt.

Wise words

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