machine works
BrE /məˈʃiːn wɜːks/
Definition

Definition of machine works - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
industrial placeRarefactory or workshop where machines are built repaired or assembledRare
  • He found a job at the local machine works after graduation.
2.
mechanical activityRareprocesses or activities carried out by mechanical equipment in operationRare
  • The constant noise from the machine works disturbed nearby residents.
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Expressions with machine

money machinen.
automated teller machine dispensing cash
I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.
killing machinen.
person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others
On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.
well-greased machinen.
something operating smoothly and efficiently
The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.
well-oiled machinen.
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.
become a machinev.
start working with extreme efficiency and precision
During the project, she became a machine.
lean, mean machinen.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.

Expressions with works

the worksn.
all things included or available
She ordered a burger with the works.
whole worksn.
everything included or involved
She ordered the whole works for her birthday party.
in the worksadj.
being planned or developed
The new project is in the works and will launch next year.
shoot the worksv.
spend all available money
They shot the works on their vacation to Europe.
get the worksv.
receive all available options or services
I asked for a burger and got the works.
God works in mysterious waysn.
belief in divine intervention beyond human understanding
Many hold the belief that God works in mysterious ways.
gum up the worksv.
cause a process to slow down or stop
The new regulations will gum up the works of the project.
softly-softly works bestexp.
gentle approach is more effective in situations
In negotiations, softly-softly works best to reach an agreement.
the Lord works in mysterious waysexp.
unexpected events may have a hidden purpose
Losing the job was tough, but the Lord works in mysterious ways.
throw a wrench into the worksv.
cause a problem that stops a plan or process from working
He tried to throw a wrench into the works of the project.

Terms with machine works included in their meaning

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operating speedn.
technology
speed at which a machine or system normally works in use
performance ratingn.
technology
score showing how well a machine product or system works
at full loadadv.
technology
in a condition where a machine works at its maximum allowed capacity
fixed-cycle operationn.
technology
machine works in a set pattern
machine performancen.
technology
quality of how well a machine works during normal use
operating moden.
technology
specific setting that decides how a machine or system works

Examples of machine works in a sentence

  • Tours of the historic machine works showcase early industrial engineering.
  • During peak hours, the machine works at full capacity to meet demand.
  • Safety officers inspected the machine works after the unexpected shutdown.

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  1. French:atelier de mécanique, fonctionnement des machines, ...
  2. German:Maschinenfabrik, Maschinenarbeit, ...
  3. Italian:officina meccanica, lavorazioni meccaniche, ...
  4. Spanish:fábrica de maquinaria, funcionamiento de la maquinaria, ...
  5. Portuguese:fábrica de máquinas, funcionamento das máquinas, ...
  6. Chinese:机械厂, 机械运转, ...
  7. Japanese:機械工場, 機械作業, ...
  8. Arabic:مَصْنَع الآلَات, عَمَل الآلَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּית מְלָאכָה לְמְכוֹנוֹת, עֲבוֹדַת מְכוֹנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:машиностроительный завод, работа машин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:машинобудівний завод, робота машин, ...
  12. Hindi:मशीन कारखाना, मशीन संचालन, ...

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