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take the elevator vs take the elevators

The correct phrase is 'take the elevator.' The singular form 'elevator' is used when referring to using the elevator as a mode of transportation. The plural form 'elevators' is not commonly used in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 5032 views

take the elevator

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when instructing someone to use the elevator as a mode of transportation.

Examples:

  • Please take the elevator to the third floor.
  • I always take the elevator when I have heavy bags.
  • She prefers to take the elevator instead of the stairs.
  • Take the elevator down to the lobby.
  • We need to take the elevator to reach the top floor.
  • 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.
  • But why did you take the elevator down?
  • Why didn't we just take the elevator?
  • It had to take at least 15 minutes to park the car, walk home, take the elevator up to his apartment.
  • Could we take the elevator this time, sir?
  • If it please Your Majesty, take the elevator.
  • - Go through those doors and take the elevator up.
  • I'll take the elevator For once, it's not broken.
  • How come you never take the elevator?
  • I will take the elevator I want to take.
  • When I went into the hospital, they wanted me to take the elevator.
  • Don't forget to take the elevator.
  • All right, you two can wheel him down the hallway, and then take the elevator down to the lobby.
  • Would you take the elevator to your left, sir?
  • And you might want to take the elevator down because your helicopter has been towed by my much larger helicopter.
  • Could we take the elevator this time, sir?
  • You go up the stairs. I'll take the elevator.
  • you'll take the elevator and I'll take the stairs?
  • You take the elevator and I'll take the stairs and I'll meet you like in five seconds!

Alternatives:

  • use the elevator
  • ride the elevator
  • take the lift
  • go up in the elevator
  • take the escalator

take the elevators

This phrase is not correct in this context. The singular form 'elevator' should be used when referring to using the elevator as a mode of transportation.

  • Children do not take the elevators, just to save a few cents.
  • 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 the elevator to 1 1 02.
  • 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.
  • How come you never take the elevator?
  • When I went into the hospital, they wanted me to take the elevator.
  • Don't forget to take the elevator.
  • Take the elevator, get the other guys. Keys.
  • It had to take at least 15 minutes to park the car, walk home, take the elevator up to his apartment.

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