oiled

Describes something that has been treated or covered with oil, or figuratively, something that is smooth, efficient, or well-functioning.

• 🌐يصف شيئًا عُولج بالزيت أو غُطّي به، ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء سلس أو فعّال أو يعمل بانتظام دون عوائق.

1. Treated with oil B1 formal

   Covered, lubricated, or treated with oil for protection or smooth operation.

   • The mechanic used an oiled rag to clean the engine parts.
   • Make sure the hinges are well oiled to prevent squeaking.
   • The wooden surface was oiled to preserve its finish.

   🌐مُزيَّت

   المرادفات: greasedlubricatedoilyslicked

   الأضداد: dryunlubricatedunoiled

• more oiled comparative form
• most oiled superlative form

A verb used to apply oil or a lubricant to something, often to reduce friction or preserve.

• 🌐فعل يدل على وضع الزيت أو الشحم على شيء ما، غالبًا لتقليل الاحتكاك أو للحفظ أو التلميع.

1. Lubricate with oil B1 formal

   To apply oil to machinery or parts to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.

   • He oiled the bicycle chain before the race.
   • You should oil the door hinges to stop the squeaking.
   • The mechanic oiled all the moving parts of the engine.

   🌐تزييت بالزيت

   المرادفات: anointgreaselubelubricate

2. Bribe or influence C1 informal

   To influence or bribe someone, often through smooth persuasion or gifts.

   • They tried to oil the official with expensive gifts.
   • He oiled his way into the position with charm and connections.
   • Politicians are sometimes accused of oiling voters with promises.

   🌐الرشوة والإغراء

   المرادفات: bribebuycorruptgreaseinduceinfluencepay offpersuadesubornsweeten

• oiled past participle
• oiled past simple
• oiling present participle
• oils third person singular