mechanise
UK: ˈmekənaɪz | US: ˈmekənaɪz
vt. to equip with machinery or mechanical devices
vt. to automate a process or system
vt. to make something operate mechanically
mechanise = mechan<machine> + ise<verb suffix (to make)>
- mechan: Derived from Greek mēkhanē (machine, device), referring to tools or contrivances.
- ise: A verb-forming suffix from Greek -izein, via Latin -izare and French -iser, meaning "to make" or "to render."
Etymology Origin:
The word mechanise emerged in the early 19th century, combining mechan (root of "machine") with -ise, a suffix denoting action. It reflects the Industrial Revolution's focus on replacing manual labor with machinery. The logic is straightforward: "to make mechanical."
Factories began to mechanise production to increase efficiency.
The farm plans to mechanise its harvesting process next year.
Critics argue that over-mechanising can reduce job opportunities.
The army sought to mechanise its transport units during the war.
Small businesses often lack funds to mechanise their operations.