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well-oiledˌwell-ˈoiled adjective   - A whitewashed verandah contained bags of wheat and well-oiled harnesses.
- But there was nothing laconic about his mind, which was known to tick over like a well-oiled clock.
- He might say Don't you think having a well-oiled rifle is more important?
- He was a handsome young guy with a head of well-oiled reddish hair.
- The heavy ornate kitchen door swung silently open on well-oiled hinges.
- This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine.
- You must also buy three large tubes of silicone and a well-oiled silicone gun.
organization/system/method► efficient an efficient organization, method, or system is one in which all the parts work well together and good results are achieved without any money or time being wasted: · The passport office seems very efficient - I got a new passport in just 48 hours.· We need more efficient methods of transporting goods. ► well-organized also well-organised British organized in a careful and efficient way, and therefore likely to be successful: · The exhibition was very well-organized.· It was a well-organized demonstration, in which about 1000 people took part.· More employers now have well-financed and well-organized health promotion programs within the workplace. ► well-run use this about an organization or business that is successful and efficient because the people in charge organize it well: · The Klausner is a comfortable, well-run hotel.· Public transport in this country is well-run and inexpensive. ► well-oiled machine an organization or system that is very efficient and operates easily, without any problems: run/work like a well-oiled machine: · The administration runs like a well-oiled machine. ► smooth efficient and without problems or difficulties: · To ensure a smooth change-over, we'd like you to start work one week before your predecessor leaves.· FrontPage is a software program that helps to organize the entire web site so that it works in a smooth fashion.· The main responsibility of the Project Co-ordinator is to ensure the smooth running of the department. ► a well-oiled machine- It was running like a well-oiled machine, instead of like a slightly out-of-control summer camp.
- This could never happen in the Bush operation, which has been turning out policy positions like a well-oiled machine.
a well-oiled machine an organization or system that works very well |