travolator: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “travolator” mean?
A moving walkway or conveyor belt for transporting pedestrians, typically found in airports, shopping malls, or other large buildings.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A moving walkway or conveyor belt for transporting pedestrians, typically found in airports, shopping malls, or other large buildings.
Can refer to any automated pedestrian conveyor system, occasionally used in broader contexts to describe mechanisms that facilitate effortless movement.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, 'travelator' is standard; 'travolator' is a less common variant. In American English, 'moving walkway' or 'moving sidewalk' is preferred.
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties; refers to a practical transportation device.
Frequency
More frequent in British English due to the term 'travelator'; in American English, alternative terms are more common.
Grammar
How to Use “travolator” in a Sentence
[noun] + on the travolator[verb] + the travolator to + [destination]Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in infrastructure project proposals for enhancing pedestrian flow in commercial spaces.
Academic
Referenced in urban planning or mechanical engineering studies on transportation systems.
Everyday
Rarely used colloquially; terms like 'moving walkway' are more common in casual speech.
Technical
Common in specifications for automated pedestrian conveyance in architecture and engineering.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “travolator”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “travolator”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “travolator”
- Spelling it as 'travelator', mispronouncing as /trəˈvɒlətər/
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, an escalator moves stairs, while a travolator moves a flat walkway for pedestrians.
In airports, shopping malls, and large public buildings where efficient pedestrian movement is needed.
In British English, it is pronounced /ˈtræv.ə.leɪ.tər/; in American English, /ˈtræv.ə.leɪ.t̬ər/.
In American English, 'moving walkway' or 'moving sidewalk' is more commonly used.
A moving walkway or conveyor belt for transporting pedestrians, typically found in airports, shopping malls, or other large buildings.
Travolator is usually technical/formal in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'travel' + 'escalator' – it helps you travel on a flat escalator.
Conceptual Metaphor
Life as a travolator, suggesting effortless progression or automation in processes.
Practice
Quiz
What is a travolator?