mechanism
/ˈmekənɪzəm/noun
उच्चारण मेकनिज़म
तंत्र, प्रणाली
Core word
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[C]
a set of moving parts in a machine that performs a task; a method or a system for achieving something
तंत्र, प्रणाली
- a defence mechanism
- grievance redressal mechanism
- The lock has a simple spring mechanism.
+ 2 more examples
- The body has a natural mechanism for keeping its temperature steady.
- A new mechanism is needed to handle complaints from customers.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a mechanism for + noun / -ing
Use 'for' to say what the mechanism is meant to do or achieve.
यह बताने के लिए कि कोई mechanism किस उद्देश्य के लिए है, 'for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The government set up a mechanism for solving complaints quickly.
- There is no mechanism for checking the identity of online users.
a mechanism of + noun
'Mechanism of' names the thing that has the mechanism, and is common in science.
'Mechanism of' उस वस्तु का नाम बताता है जिसका वह तंत्र है; विज्ञान में यह आम है।
- The mechanism of the lock is very simple.
- Scientists studied the mechanism of photosynthesis.
mechanism + to-infinitive
A to-infinitive after 'mechanism' says what purpose the system serves.
'Mechanism' के बाद to-infinitive उसका उद्देश्य बताता है।
- India needs a mechanism to protect small farmers from price falls.
countable use
Mechanism is countable: a mechanism, mechanisms. Do not use it as an uncountable noun like 'machinery'.
Mechanism countable noun है: a mechanism, mechanisms। इसे 'machinery' की तरह uncountable न मानें।
- The watch has a delicate mechanism.
- The body has several defence mechanisms.
+Collocations 5
adjective + mechanism
defencesafetycopingcomplaintbuilt-inlegal
- Humour can be a useful coping mechanism during exams.
verb + mechanism
set updeveloptriggerexplainput in place
- The bank put in place a mechanism to catch fraud.
type of mechanism
lockingclockspringfeedbackpricing
- The locking mechanism of the almirah is broken.
mechanism + noun
designfailureof actionof control
- The medicine's mechanism of action is explained in the leaflet.
mechanism + verb
workfailoperatekick inbreak down
- The safety mechanism kicked in when the lift stopped.
“More examples 6
- The old clock has a spring mechanism that must be wound each day.
पुरानी घड़ी में स्प्रिंग वाला तंत्र है जिसमें रोज़ चाबी भरनी पड़ती है।
- Panchayats act as a mechanism for local self-government.
पंचायतें स्थानीय स्वशासन के एक तंत्र के रूप में कार्य करती हैं।
- Sweating is the body's mechanism for cooling itself.
पसीना आना शरीर को ठंडा करने का उसका अपना तंत्र है।
- The camera's shutter mechanism jammed during the match.
मैच के दौरान कैमरे का shutter तंत्र अटक गया।
- Critics say the committee has no mechanism to enforce its decisions.
आलोचकों का कहना है कि समिति के पास अपने निर्णय लागू कराने का कोई तंत्र नहीं है।
- Fear of failure can act as a mechanism that blocks learning.
असफलता का डर एक ऐसा तंत्र बन सकता है जो सीखने को रोकता है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ There is a good mechanism of solving complaints.
✓ There is a good mechanism for solving complaints.
To state a purpose, use 'mechanism for + -ing'.
उद्देश्य बताने के लिए 'mechanism for + -ing' का प्रयोग होता है।
✗ The machine has many mechanism.
✓ The machine has many mechanisms.
After 'many', the countable noun must be plural.
'Many' के बाद countable noun plural होना चाहिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Defence mechanism (an automatic way of protecting yourself), grievance redressal mechanism (a system to deal with complaints).
Collocations: defence mechanism (स्वयं को बचाने का स्वचालित तरीका), grievance redressal mechanism (शिकायत निवारण तंत्र)।