mechanism

US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

UK /'mekənɪzəm/

B1
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a machine that performs a certain function
Put some oil on the clock mechanism so that it doesn't stop
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)System or process for achieving a certain result
There is a mechanism in my health insurance that pays extra money if I become sick for a long time
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A means by which something can be accomplished; a procedure.
Voting is an important mechanism for democracy.

Video subtitles

Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped

04:59Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped

Phases of Meiosis

27:23Phases of Meiosis

The Science of Pornography Addiction (SFW)

03:07The Science of Pornography Addiction (SFW)

2014 CSULB Economic Forecast

42:082014 CSULB Economic Forecast

The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP

08:58The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP