clockwork

BrE /ˈklɒk.wɜːk/ AmE /ˈklɑːk.wɜrk/

noun en → es

1 MECHANICAL DEVICE [singular] B1

a mechanism that works like a clock, especially one used to make something move automatically or regularly

mecanismo de reloj, mecanismo automático

  • the clockwork of sth

Collocations clockwork mechanism · clockwork system

  • The clockwork of the machine needs to be wound up.

    El mecanismo de reloj de la máquina necesita ser ajustado.

2 TIMEKEEPING [singular] B1

the system or process of keeping time using a clock or similar device

cronología, sistema horario

  • clockwork of sth

Collocations clockwork system · clockwork mechanism

  • The clockwork of the city's public transport is very efficient.

    El sistema horario del transporte público de la ciudad es muy eficiente.