machine

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo ou mecanismo que utiliza energia mecânica ou elétrica para realizar uma tarefa ou função específica; também pode se referir a um veículo, aparelho ou equipamento em geral, ou a uma pessoa que age de forma automática e impessoal.

A noun referring to an apparatus or device that uses mechanical or electrical power to perform a specific task or function.

1. Mechanical deviceA1formal

   An apparatus using mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.

   Máquina

   • The factory uses a machine to assemble the parts.
   • He operates a heavy machine at the construction site.
   • The washing machine broke down yesterday.

   Sinônimosapparatusappliancecontraptiondeviceenginegadgetinstrumentmechanismtool

2. Computer or electronic deviceA2informal

   A device that processes data, especially a computer.

   Computador ou dispositivo eletrônico

   • I need to restart my machine because it's running slowly.
   • The new machine has a faster processor.
   • She works on a machine that prints 3D models.

   Sinônimoscomputerlaptopprocessorrigterminalworkstation

3. Efficient personB2informal

   A person who acts with mechanical efficiency, without emotion or thought.

   Pessoa eficiente

   • He is a goal-scoring machine on the soccer field.
   • She works like a machine, never taking a break.
   • The politician is a voting machine, always following the party line.

   Sinônimosautomatonrobot

   Antônimosdawdleridlersluggard

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de produzir, dar forma ou acabamento a algo com o auxílio de uma máquina, ou de submeter um material a usinagem mecânica.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing or shaping something using a machine, or to process mechanically.

1. Process by machineB2formal

   To shape, cut, or finish a material using a machine tool.

   Usinar

   • The factory machines the metal parts to precise specifications.
   • They machined the aluminum block into an engine component.
   • The technician machined the gear with high accuracy.

   Sinônimosmilltoolwork