Definition of machine - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
automatic devicemechanical or electrical device performing tasks automatically
- The machine cleaned the floor by itself.
2.
organizationorganized body controlling activities or policies
- The machine set the company's direction.
3.
technologyTECH. computer in the context of computingTECH.
- The machine processed the data quickly.
4.
politicsRare US group controlling a political organizationRare US
- The political machine dominated the elections.
Verb
1.
manufacturingTECH. create or shape using machineryTECH.
- They machined the parts for the new engine.
2.
workshopTECH. remove material from a workpiece using a powered cutting toolTECH.
- The technician machined the metal block to specifications.
Expressions with machine
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automated teller machine dispensing cash
I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.
person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others
On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.
something operating smoothly and efficiently
The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.
start working with extreme efficiency and precision
During the project, she became a machine.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.
someone with a minor but necessary role
As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.
working smoothly and efficiently without problems
The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.
system operating smoothly and efficiently
The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.
person or thing that earns a lot of money easily
That new app is a real money-making machine.
complex system influencing political decisions
Critics argue that the political machine undermines democratic processes.
system for spreading biased information
The regime's propaganda machine spread false information to control public opinion.
anything that is overly complicated
The new software felt like a Rube Goldberg machine.
organized effort to influence public perception
The politician's spin machine worked overtime during the scandal..
support or sustain a process or operation
They constantly feed the machine to keep the production line running smoothly.
unexplained occurrence in a system
The software bug seemed like a ghost in the machine.
kitchen appliance for brewing coffee
She bought a new coffee machine for her kitchen.
machine that washes clothes automatically
I bought a new washing machine for my apartment.
appliance that mixes and bakes bread dough
I bought a new bread machine for homemade bread.
using a machine instead of by hand
The fabric was sewn by machine.
machine dispensing cash using a card
I withdrew $100 from the cash machine.
device that exchanges money for coins or tokens
The arcade has a change machine for getting quarters.
arcade game with a claw to grab prizes
I won a teddy bear from the claw machine.
device that accepts coins for payment
The vending machine is a coin machine.
Origin of machine
Latin, machina (device)
Terms with machine included in their meaning
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technology
make a device or machine stop working
technology
by a machine or system without human control
mechanical device
machine converting energy into motion
laundry
quantity of washing in a washing machine
product guide
booklet instructing on machine or product usage
dairy
draw nourishment from a mammal's udder by hand or machine
engine power
engine of a vehicle or machine
amusement park
machine at a fair for entertainment
machine operation
operate or function as a machine
machines
cause a machine or engine to operate
transportation
machine with an engine for transporting people
machine
functioning or operational
acr: automated teller machine
machine that gives you money from your bank account
appliance
machine that removes moisture from clothes or hair
cutting grass
cut grass or crops with a machine
dust removal
machine that removes dust from carpets and furniture
machine
not functioning properly or faulty
operation
operate a machine or system
machine work
done by a machine or machinery
technology
machine that converts energy into mechanical power
control
controlled or managed by a person or machine
machinery
person who controls a machine or device
mechanical
component of a machine
device
machine that applies pressure to items
Examples of machine in a sentence
A new machine can brew coffee in seconds. The political machine influenced the election outcome. A powerful machine controls the city's policies. The machine crashed during the software update. He upgraded the machine to improve performance. The machine influenced policy decisions heavily.
Reformers challenged the corrupt machine's power. The workshop machined the metal with precision. We need to machine these components by tomorrow. They machined the part to fit the assembly perfectly. The workshop machined the wood into intricate designs.
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- French:machine, usiner, ...
- German:Maschine, maschinell bearbeiten, ...
- Italian:macchina, lavorare, ...
- Spanish:máquina, mecanizar, ...
- Portuguese:máquina, fresar, ...
- Chinese:机器, 加工, ...
- Japanese:機械, 加工する, ...
- Arabic:آلَة, شَغَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוֹנָה, לְעַבֵּד בְּמְכוֹנָה, ...
- Russian:машина, обрабатывать, ...
- Ukrainian:машина, обробляти, ...
- Hindi:मशीन, मशीन से बनाना, ...
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