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Escalator
01
escalera mecánica
a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.
02
cláusula escalonada
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)
Ejemplo
The down escalator takes passengers from the upper level to the ground floor.
She stopped the escalator to retrieve her dropped phone.
The safety feature is designed to bring up the escalator in case of an emergency.
The escalator is currently broken, so we'll have to go down the stairs.
