Words / A2

m-uh-KAN-ik/məˈkænɪk/

A mechanic repairs machines, especially vehicles: a car mechanic, a bike mechanic, the garage mechanic. Engineer is often more trained or designs things. Technician is a cousin in workshops. Machine is the thing, not the person. Do not write mechanic when you mean mechanic vs organic, or mechanic vs magician.

Meaning

A person whose job is to repair machines, especially cars.

Examples

• “The mechanic said the bus would be ready by noon.”
• “The mechanic changed the tyre in twenty minutes.”
• “Call a mechanic if the warning light stays on.”

Good to know

a car / garage mechanic. Wider cousin: technician. Mix-up: machine (the thing).

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