mechanism
Collocations
15(noun.) part of a machine
ADJ
firing, locking, steering, trigger, winding
MECHANISM + VERB
operate, work
The heating mechanism in our apartment operates automatically during winter months.
jam
(noun.) how sth works
ADJ
effective, precise
The new feedback system proved to be an effective mechanism for improving employee performance.
underlying | complex | social
VERB + MECHANISM
provide
The new law provides a mechanism for workers to report safety problems at their workplace.
MECHANISM + VERB
operate, work | allow sth, ensure sth
PREP
by/through the ~ of
The school improved student behavior by the mechanism of a new reward system.
~ for
The government introduced a new mechanism for reducing traffic congestion in the city centre.
(noun.) system of parts/behaviour that performs a function
ADJ
avoidance, control, defence, escape, survival
The company developed an escape mechanism to protect workers if the machinery malfunctioned.
cellular, genetic, immunological, molecular, neural, physiological, psychological, etc.
PREP
~ for