engine

ˈɛnʤən
engine: machine converting energy into motion
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Translation of engine from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

mechanical device

machine converting energy into motion
motor mkrachtbron f
  • The car's engine roared to life.De motor van de auto kwam tot leven.
2.

technology

TECH.
software or hardware that drives a computer system
TECH.
motor maandrijfsysteem
  • The game engine rendered the graphics beautifully.De game motor zorgde voor prachtige graphics.
3.

driving force

person or group driving larger influence
  • She was the engine behind the project's success.Zij was de motor achter het succes van het project.
4.

train part

RareUK
locomotive of a train
RareUK
locomotief treinmotor treinlocomotief
  • The engine pulled several passenger cars along the tracks.De locomotief trok verschillende passagierswagons langs de rails.
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Expressions with engine: examples in English and translations in Dutch

de motor uitzetten
de motor stoppen
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
verzuipen
overstromen
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
gas geven
de motor opjagen
He gunned the engine and sped away.
vernietigingsmachine
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
de motor starten
He managed to get the engine running after several attempts.
motorproblemen
motorpech
The car stopped due to engine trouble.

Images of engine

  • engine: machine converting energy into motion
    (mechanical device) motor
  • engine: locomotive of a train
    (train part) locomotief

Synonyms and analogies of engine in English

Examples of engine in a sentence

  • He repaired the engine of the old tractor.
  • The search engine provided quick results.
  • The engine of the software needs an update.
  • The committee acted as the engine for the new policy.
  • His innovative ideas were the engine of the company's growth.
  • The engine roared to life, ready for the journey.

Translations of "engine" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
motornm.

She stomped on the pedal firmly to start the car engine.

Ze trapte het pedaal stevig in om de motor te starten.

verbrandingsmotornm.

Propulsion in cars typically comes from an internal combustion engine or electric motor.

Bij auto's komt de voortstuwing meestal van een verbrandingsmotor of een elektromotor.

locomotiefnmf.

The locomotive engine chugged steadily along the mountainous railway track.

De locomotief tufte gestaag over het spoor door het bergachtige landschap.

krachtbronnf.

In real haste, the engine however doesn't play ball.

Bij echte haast geeft de krachtbron echter niet thuis.

aandrijvingnf.

In the worst case, it may even lead to engine damage.

In het slechtste geval leidt het tot schade aan de aandrijving.

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Other translations for engine:

  • machinenf.
  • motor-nm.
  • motortjenn.
  • aanjagernm.
  • aandrijfsysteemnn.

engine: Examples and translations in context

The sputtering engine made a rattling noise before the car stalled.

De haperende motor maakte een rammelend geluid voordat de auto afsloeg.

The engine roared up loudly every time he pressed the gas.

De motor brulde elke keer luid op zodra hij gas gaf.

A broken rotor can cause the engine to stop working completely.

Een kapotte rotor kan ervoor zorgen dat de motor volledig uitvalt.

She tried to get the engine running despite the strange noise.

Ze probeerde de motor te starten, ondanks het vreemde geluid.

The ignition makes a distinct sound when the engine starts properly.

Het contact maakt een herkenbaar geluid wanneer de motor goed aanslaat.

Regular care and maintenance ensures the engine runs smoothly for years.

Regelmatig onderhoud zorgt ervoor dat de motor jarenlang soepel blijft draaien.

They accused the mechanic of negligence after the engine failed repeatedly.

Ze verweten de monteur nalatigheid nadat de motor telkens opnieuw uitviel.

A practiced mechanic can quickly diagnose the problem with the engine.

Een vakkundige monteur kan het probleem met de motor snel vaststellen.

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