lubricate

A verb meaning to apply a substance (such as oil or grease) to reduce friction or make something move more smoothly.

ruГлагол, означающий нанесение вещества (например, масла или смазки) для уменьшения трения или обеспечения более плавного движения.esVerbo que significa aplicar una sustancia (como aceite o grasa) para reducir la fricción o permitir un movimiento más suave.frVerbe signifiant appliquer une substance (comme de l'huile ou de la graisse) pour réduire la friction ou permettre un mouvement plus fluide.deEin Verb, das das Auftragen einer Substanz (z. B. Öl oder Schmierfett) bezeichnet, um Reibung zu verringern oder eine reibungslosere Bewegung zu ermöglichen.ptVerbo que significa aplicar uma substância (como óleo ou graxa) para reduzir o atrito ou proporcionar um movimento mais suave; também pode indicar tornar algo mais fácil ou fluido, ou umedecer levemente.zh动词，指在物体表面涂抹油、润滑剂等物质以减少摩擦、使运动更顺畅；也可引申为润滑、使顺利进行。arفعل يعني وضع مادة (مثل الزيت أو الشحم) لتقليل الاحتكاك أو تسهيل الحركة أو جعل السطح أكثر انزلاقًا.

1. Apply lubricant B2 formal technical

   To apply a substance (such as oil or grease) to reduce friction between moving parts.

   • You should lubricate the engine regularly to prevent wear.
   • The mechanic lubricated the hinges on the door.
   • It is important to lubricate the chain of a bicycle.

   ruСмазыватьeslubricarfrlubrifierdeSchmierenptLubrificarzh润滑arتزييت

   Synonymes: greaselubeoilslick

2. Have lubricating properties C1 formal technical

   To possess the quality of reducing friction or making something slippery.

   • This oil has excellent lubricating properties.
   • The new formula lubricates better than the old one.
   • Some synthetic materials naturally lubricate surfaces.

   ruОбладать смазывающими свойствамиesTener propiedades lubricantesfrAvoir des propriétés lubrifiantesdeSchmierfähigkeit besitzenptTer propriedades lubrificanteszh具有润滑作用arامتلاك خصائص التزييت

3. Make smooth or slippery B2 formal

   To make a surface or mechanism smooth and slippery by applying a lubricant.

   • He lubricated the lock with graphite powder.
   • The machine parts need to be lubricated to operate quietly.
   • She lubricated the baking pan with butter.

   ruСмазыватьeslubricarfrRendre lisse ou glissantdeSchmierenptLubrificarzh润滑arتزييت

   Synonymes: greaselubeoilslicksmoothwax

   Antonymes: abradedryroughen

• lubricated past participle
• lubricated past simple
• lubricating present participle
• lubricates third person singular