Translation

skyscraper / tower / multi-story building

Meaning

A very tall building with many stories, typically equipped with elevators.

Examples

• The city council approved plans to build another residential high-rise near the waterfront.
  The city council approved plans to build another residential high-rise near the waterfront.
• Most of the offices in the financial district are located in modern high-rise structures.
  Most of the offices in the financial district are located in modern high-rise structures.