Phrase guide

service lift

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈsɜː(ɹ)vɪs ˌlɪft/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

a lift designed to carry heavy goods in a place of business

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a lift used by staff in a place of business

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

25 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: muntacàrregues — a lift designed to carry goods
  • French: monte-charge — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Galician: montacargas — a lift designed to carry goods
  • German: Lastenaufzug — a lift designed to carry goods
  • German: Warenaufzug — a lift designed to carry goods
  • German: Warenlift — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Hungarian: teherlift — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Hungarian: teherfelvonó — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Italian: montacarichi — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Portuguese: monta-cargas — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: montacargas — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: ascensor de servicio — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: elevador de cargamentos — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: ascensor de cargazones — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: elevador de carguíos — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: ascensor de fletes — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: elevador — a lift designed to carry goods
  • Spanish: elevadora — a lift designed to carry goods
  • German: Personalaufzug — a lift used by staff
  • German: Personallift — a lift used by staff
  • Italian: ascensore di servizio — a lift used by staff
  • Spanish: ascensor de servicio — a lift used by staff
  • Spanish: ascensor para personal — a lift used by staff
  • Spanish: ascensor para trabajadores — a lift used by staff
  • Spanish: elevador para el plantel — a lift used by staff