Learn · Sentences Emergencies

The elevator isn’t working! We need to call someone.

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Sentence

Narrator

The elevator isn’t working! We need to call someone.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If the elevator isn't working, you should call for maintenance immediately.

Describing Habits

Whenever the elevator malfunctions, we always contact building management.

Asking About Others

Has anyone checked if the elevator is working, or should we call someone?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If the elevator was working, we wouldn't be stuck here.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The elevator is currently out of service; we require immediate assistance.

Casual

The elevator's broken! Let's get someone to fix it.

Simpler English

The elevator doesn't work. We need help.

Phrases to learn

isn't working

Is malfunctioning or not functioning correctly.

call someone

To contact a person for assistance or information.