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starting mechanism
[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ ˈmɛkənɪzəm/]
noun
pl: starting mechanisms
mecanismo de partida
1.
A system or device that initiates the operation of an engine or machine
The starting mechanism of the car failed, and we couldn't start the engine.
O mecanismo de partida do carro falhou, e não conseguimos dar a partida ao motor.
2.
The process or procedure by which something begins or is set in motion
The starting mechanism for the new project involves a team meeting.
O mecanismo de partida do novo projeto envolve uma reunião de equipe.
Synonyms
starter
ignition system
starting system
launch mechanism
Antonyms
stopping mechanism
braking system
shutdown procedure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mecanismo de partida
Standard term used in automotive contexts
São Paulo
mecanismo de arranque
Alternative term, less common but understood
Portugal
mecanismo de arranque
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the ball rolling
kick-start
prime the pump
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