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take an elevator vs take elevators

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Take an elevator' is used when referring to using a single elevator, while 'take elevators' is used when referring to using multiple elevators.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1095 views

take an elevator

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to using a single elevator.

This phrase is used when talking about using a single elevator to move between floors in a building.

Examples:

I need to take an elevator to get to the top floor.
Please take the elevator to the lobby.
She always takes the elevator instead of the stairs.

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But if you wish to go to another city, you can take an elevator down beneath the central dome, which has Mag-lev trains, etc., that will transport you to the center of any other city or any other region.
People may climb up the multiple flights of stairs, or take an elevator, to reach an observation deck which offers great views of the city!
Visitors can take an elevator up and enjoy the spectacular view.
Visitors to the cave can hike in on their own via the natural entrance or take an elevator from the visitor center.
So if you're in a building, you can take an elevator.
At least he doesn't take an elevator up to get to work.
To get to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, you first take an elevator and then climb 40 steps.
From Dalla Villa Comunale, you may admire a breath taking view of all the Golf of Naples and walk down to the beach with the option to take an elevator.
After dressing, I should take an elevator to the upstairs lobby and then walk a block and a half to the Goldberg office where I could use the telephone to call my ride.
And we know that people that work in office settings, who drive a car to and from work, who take an elevator up to that office, may take as little as 2,500 or 3,000 steps in their entire day.

Alternatives:

use an elevator
ride an elevator
go up in the elevator
take the elevator
get in the elevator

take elevators

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to using multiple elevators.

This phrase is used when talking about using multiple elevators to move between floors in a building or different locations.

Examples:

In large buildings, people often have to take elevators to reach their offices.
During peak hours, it's faster to take elevators on different sides of the building.
The hotel guests can take elevators to access the rooftop pool.

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I can't take elevators, walk-in closets.
I can't take elevators, walk-in closets.
If it please Your Majesty, take the elevator.
Take the elevator to the fifth floor then turn left.
Take the elevator to the fourth floor and wait there.
- Go through those doors and take the elevator up.
Take the elevator to floor 1 6; the Scandinavian Department.
She takes the elevator down to the laundry room.
Take the elevator to the fifth floor.
Take that elevator and go down.
Take the elevator to 1 1 02.
Children do not take the elevators, just to save a few cents.
I will take the elevator I want to take.
I'll take the elevator For once, it's not broken.
But why did you take the elevator down?
Why didn't we just take the elevator?
Gong Xi, can we take the elevator?
The only reason l am standing out here right now is because l don't want to take the elevator with her.
At least he doesn't take an elevator up to get to work.
How come you never take the elevator?

Alternatives:

use elevators
ride elevators
go up in the elevators
take the elevators
get in the elevators

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