English

mechanize

ˈmɛkənaɪz, ˈmek.ə.naɪz, ˈmekəˌnaɪz
Meaning: to introduce machines into a process or place to do work previously done by hand
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈmek.ə.naɪz, ˈmekəˌnaɪz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base mechanize
3rd person singular present mechanizes
Present participle mechanizing
Past mechanized
Will future will mechanize
Going-to future going to mechanize
Imperative negative don't mechanize / do not mechanize

Example

The company decided to mechanize the assembly line to increase production speed.
The company decided to mechanize the assembly line to increase production speed.

Usage Notes

Relates to the industrialization and automation of work.

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