English / word
mechanism
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a system, process, or set of parts that makes something work
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.; A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
In context
01
The lock has a simple mechanism.
02
The office created a mechanism for student complaints.
Synonyms
system,process,method
Antonyms
disorder,chaos,randomness
Collocations
defense mechanism,coping mechanism,mechanical mechanism