elevator shaft

• Conducto vertical o hueco en un edificio por el que se desplaza el ascensor hacia arriba y hacia abajo.

A vertical passage or shaft in a building through which an elevator moves up and down.

1. Vertical passage for an elevatorB1formal

   A vertical shaft or enclosed space in a building through which an elevator car moves up and down.

   hueco del ascensor

   • The maintenance crew inspected the elevator shaft for any damage.
   • He accidentally dropped his keys down the elevator shaft.
   • The building's elevator shaft runs from the basement to the top floor.