generator
US /ˈdʒɛnɚˌeɪtɚ/
Definition
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The hospital switched to a backup generator during the power outage.
Word Family
Synonyms
- dynamogenerator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
- alternatoran old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
Collocations
- Easy backup generatordescribing backup generator (an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage)
- Medium emergency generator inspectiondescribing emergency generator inspection (a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action)
- Hard revenue generator for firmdescribing revenue generator for firm (the entire amount of income before any deductions are made)
- Very Hard auxiliary generator fails load testdescribing auxiliary generator fails load test (someone who acts as assistant)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.