engine (EN)

noun

noun “engine”

1. the part of a vehicle that produces power to make it move
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   He fixed the engine so we could continue our journey.
2. a machine that converts energy into motion or other physical effects
   The steam engine revolutionized industry.
3. a locomotive; the vehicle that pulls train cars along a track
   The engine pulled into the station, bringing passengers from the city.
4. (computing) a program or system that performs a specific technical task
   The search engine helps users find information quickly.
5. a person or group that acts as a driving force or influence
   Education is the engine of social change.