What does escalator mean?
A power-driven set of stairs that moves up or down to carry people between floors.
Example: "Take the escalator to the second floor to find the international departures terminal."
Where is the nearest escalator to the subway platform?
The escalator is located right past the main ticket barriers. You can also use the elevator if you have heavy bags.
What does escalator mean in Urdu?
escalator meaning in Urdu is برقی سیڑھی (barqi seerhi) — Though 'barqi seerhi' is the literal term, 'escalator' is widely understood.
What does escalator mean in Arabic?
escalator meaning in Arabic is سلم متحرك — Literally moving staircase, used in shopping malls and transit hubs.
What does escalator mean in Persian?
escalator meaning in Persian is پله برقی — Pronounced 'palleh barqi', used universally in Iranian metro stations and malls.
What does escalator mean in Hindi?
escalator meaning in Hindi is स्वचालित सीढ़ी — The formal term is 'swachalit seedhi', but 'escalator' is used in daily life.
What does escalator mean in Turkish?
escalator meaning in Turkish is yürüyen merdiven — Literally translating to walking stairs, used in modern public spaces.
What does escalator mean in Bangla?
escalator meaning in Bangla is চলন্ত সিঁড়ি — Commonly used in shopping malls and modern railway stations in Bangladesh.
What does escalator mean in Nepali?
escalator meaning in Nepali is विद्युतीय भर्याङ — Refers to automatic moving stairs found in modern buildings and airports.
What is a synonym for escalator?
Common synonyms for escalator include moving stairs and moving staircase. Its opposite is stairs and fixed stairs.
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Quick meaning table
Use this table to compare the main translation of escalatoracross Rehbaro's dictionary languages.
| Language | Meaning | Pronunciation note |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | برقی سیڑھی | barqi seerhi |
| Arabic | سلم متحرك | Read in the native script shown. |
| Persian | پله برقی | Read in the native script shown. |
| Hindi | स्वचालित सीढ़ी | Read in the native script shown. |
| Turkish | yürüyen merdiven | Read in the native script shown. |
| Bangla | চলন্ত সিঁড়ি | Read in the native script shown. |
| Nepali | विद्युतीय भर्याङ | Read in the native script shown. |
Where you may see this word
Use this word for taxis, buses, metro stations, airports, roads, maps and asking directions.
Common mistake to avoid
When asking directions, pair the word with a place name or landmark so the listener understands the route you need.
Practical phrases with escalator
Learn the context, not only the translation
Rehbaro explains escalator for practical use by South Asian and Gulf-linked readers. Compare the translations, read the example, and follow the related guide links when the word appears in forms, travel, work, banking, health or daily-life decisions.
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