English verb: mechanize | |||
1. | mechanize (change) equip with armed and armored motor vehicles | ||
Samples | Mechanize armies. | ||
Synonyms | mechanise, motorise, motorize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | equip, fit, fit out, outfit | ||
2. | mechanize (change) make monotonous; make automatic or routine | ||
Samples | If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!. | ||
Synonyms | mechanise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
3. | mechanize (change) make mechanical | ||
Samples | Mechanize the procedure. | ||
Synonyms | mechanise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dehumanise, dehumanize | ||