mechanism

a piece of equipment or a system that does something in a particular way

mecanismo, dispositivo, sistema

• a mechanism for doing sth

Collocations mechanism for controlling · mechanism for operating

• The car's braking mechanism is very effective.

  El mecanismo de frenos del coche es muy efectivo.

a way of doing something, especially a system or method that is used regularly and works well

método, sistema, procedimiento

• a mechanism for sth

Collocations mechanism for solving problems · mechanism for dealing with issues

• There is a well-established mechanism for resolving disputes.

  Hay un mecanismo bien establecido para resolver disputas.

a part of an animal or plant that has a particular function, especially one that moves

mecanismo biológico, estructura funcional

• a mechanism in sth

Collocations mechanism for movement · mechanism for breathing

• The heart is a complex biological mechanism.

  El corazón es un mecanismo biológico complejo.

a series of chemical reactions that cause something to happen, especially in the body or a machine

mecanismo químico, reacción en cadena

• a mechanism for sth

Collocations mechanism of reaction · mechanism of change

• The chemical mechanism that causes rusting is well understood.

  El mecanismo químico que causa la oxidación está bien comprendido.