mechanism

Definition

Examples

The locking mechanism on this door needs to be repaired.

Word Family

Synonyms

• systeminstrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
• procedurea particular course of action intended to achieve a result
• apparatusequipment designed to serve a specific function

Collocations

• Easy door lock mechanism
  describing door lock mechanism (a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle)
• Medium user feedback mechanism
  describing user feedback mechanism (a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something)
• Hard binding dispute resolution mechanism
  to binding dispute resolution mechanism, meaning to stick to firmly
• Very Hard intricate coping mechanisms of beleaguered firms
  describing intricate coping mechanisms of beleaguered firms (having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate)