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 | ||