press-activated steps
nounUK /prɛs ˈæktɪveɪtɪd stɛps/
US /prɛs ˈæktəveɪtɪd stɛps/
Steps that start to work when you push them.
The press-activated steps on the bus fold out when the driver pushes a button.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Stairs that move or light up when stepped on.
The press-activated steps lit up as we walked up.
3. A folding step that opens when pressed, often on vehicles.
She pressed the pedal and the press-activated steps lowered to the ground.
4. A button-controlled set of steps used for easy access.
The press-activated steps help people get into the van safely.