engine room
ˈɛnʤən rum
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Definition of engine room - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
activity centerplace where the central work is done
  • The campaign's engine room was bustling with volunteers.
control center hub of activity
2.
maritimeTECH.compartment on a ship where engines are housedTECH.
  • The engineer checked the engine room for any issues.
engine bay engine compartment
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Images of engine room

  • engine room: place where the central work is done
    place where the central work is done
  • engine room: compartment on a ship where engines are housed
    compartment on a ship where engines are housed

Expressions with engine

kill the enginev.
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
flood the enginev.
cause too much fuel in an engine
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
gun the enginev.
accelerate the engine quickly and forcefully
He gunned the engine and sped away.
engine of destructionn.
powerful machine designed to cause damage
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
engine troublen.
problems with an engine causing malfunction
The car stopped due to engine trouble.
fire enginen.
vehicle equipped for firefighting
The fire engine rushed to the burning building..

Expressions with room

boiler roomn.
room containing a boiler for heating
The boiler room was located in the basement of the building..
breathing roomn.
space allowing easy movement or breathing
The small apartment lacked breathing room.
elbow roomn.
space required to move or work freely
The tiny office offered little elbow room for the workers..
wiggle roomn.
flexibility or space to make changes or choose options
We need some wiggle room in our schedule.
light up a roomv.
make a room brighter with light
The new lamp can light up a room effectively.
light up the roomv.
make a room brighter with light
The new lamp will light up the room.
save some roomv.
not eat too much to enjoy dessert
Make sure to save some room for the cake.
get a roomv.
find a private place for intimate activities
They were kissing in public, so someone told them to get a room.
room and boardn.
living in a place with meals provided for a fee
The college charges for room and board each semester.
room for errorn.
margin allowed for mistakes in a process
The project plan includes room for error.

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Terms with engine room included in their meaning

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engineer officern.
engine room
ship's officer managing propulsion and machinery

Examples of engine room in a sentence

  • The tech startup's engine room was filled with coders.
  • The engine room was noisy with machinery.
  • Safety checks are routine in the engine room.

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  1. French:salle des machines, compartiment moteur, ...
  2. German:Maschinenraum, Triebwerksraum, ...
  3. Italian:sala macchine, ...
  4. Spanish:sala de máquinas, ...
  5. Portuguese:sala de máquinas, casa das máquinas, ...
  6. Chinese:核心工作区, 机舱, ...
  7. Japanese:エンジンルーム, 機関室, ...
  8. Arabic:غرفة العمليات, غُرْفَةُ الْمُحَرِّكَاتِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶדֶר מְכוֹנוֹת, חֲדַר מְנוֹעִים, ...
  10. Russian:штаб, машинное отделение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:штаб, машинне відділення, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्य केंद्र, इंजन कक्ष, ...
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