Definition of lubricate in English:

lubricate

verb ˈluːbrɪkeɪtˈlubrəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement.
remove the nut and lubricate the thread
Example sentencesExamples
- The end result is that the engine oil pumps will continue to lubricate the engine, but the scavenge pumps will not be able to maintain a pressure head and oil will pool up inside the engine.
- If the bar, chain and nose sprocket are not properly lubricated, these components will surely fail prematurely.
- The unit uses soy-bean-based biodegradable oil and compressed air to lubricate metal components that are being machined or drilled.
- If you want to lubricate the freewheel mechanism, access to it can be gained by pulling off the left side axle end cap by clamping this end cap in an axle vice and pulling the hub in line with the axle.
- The pursuer was attempting to unscrew a bolt which had not been lubricated for a year.
- Oil is not mixed with the gasoline but remains completely separate in the crankcase, where it lubricates the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls.
- Most threads should be lubricated on assembly.
- Oil powers their machinery and lubricates their engines.
- Since the bearings and piston rings are lubricated predominantly in the hydrodynamic regime, a lubricant with a lower viscosity should lead to a thinner oil film and thus lower friction.
- This has lubricated the engine, and we've got to keep going.
- It is crucial that your oil be warm and fluid to properly lubricate the engine, even in winter.
- The engine is designed to lubricate itself perfectly well at idle speed.
- Enough oil should seep through to lubricate your bearings.
- The bearing swivel system is an industry first and unlike all other leash swivels actually lubricates itself as it spins.
- The Defenders will also be running on a mix of more combustible aviation fuel and oil to help lubricate the engine.
- This is particularly important at idle when there is no splash oiling from the connecting rods and crankshaft to lubricate the cam and lifter contact points.
- There are many parts that have to be lubricated every single day, or the machine will break down.
- But to cut down harmful frictions, such moving parts must be lubricated.
- Therefore, bearings are lubricated with some type of oil or grease.
- Check fluid levels, lubricate and grease wherever and whenever recommended by the manufacturer.
Synonyms
oil, grease, make slippery, make smooth, smear with oil, cover with oil, rub with oil, moisturize, wax, polish
1. 1.1 Make (a process) run smoothly.
  the availability of credit lubricated the channels of trade
  Example sentencesExamples
  When a country - particularly ‘a democracy’ - goes to war, the passive consent of the governed lubricates the machinery of slaughter.
  And for the first time Middle Eastern oil was now lubricating the wheels of international diplomacy.
  Filmed decommissioning only makes sense from the dispassionate perspective of cold logic - lubricating the stalled negotiations so that a power-sharing executive and all-Ireland bodies can be restored.
  The information is what lubricates the system.
  They also tend to concentrate power in the hands of powerful clan-based political chiefs, since only they have the authority and prestige to broker the backroom deals needed to lubricate the system.
  The therapeutic alliance of the integrated model facilitates and lubricates these crucial processes.
  They're not the real story or the heart of the money lubricating the cogs of this machine.
  And they need the free flow of information that lubricates a modern market economy.
  Indeed, since bribery is considered essential for lubricating a deal, corruption-busting magistrates can find themselves accused of harming French business interests.
  That accounting has the honor of serving as a major provider of information, and information lubricates markets.
  At first glance it would appear that the dishonesty which lubricated the peace process has now clogged it up.
  So I think there is a lot of Saudi money that has lubricated the system hoping to insulate Saudi Arabia from these kinds of attacks.
  Their terrorist activities are lubricated by an intricate financial system.
  Synonyms
  facilitate, ease, ready, make smooth, smooth the way for, oil the wheels for, pave the way for
2. 1.2informal Make (someone) convivial with alcohol.
  men lubricated with alcohol speak their true feelings
  Example sentencesExamples
  Painfully shy (unless lubricated with alcohol), agoraphobic and intensely private, the outline of his life is, for the most part, a list of publications.
  Everyone, except me, was lubricated with alcohol - so they were slightly distorted.
  I was merely lubricated and relaxed, not drunk by any means.
  The brokers, lubricated by champagne, chuckle.
  He is taken to a magnificent banquet, lubricated by the choicest alcohol, three glasses at a time.
  Moved by the ceremony and lubricated by Chardonnay, the women are in a vulnerable state.
  Despite being lubricated with free alcohol following the setpiece, staff left the Q & A less informed than when they began.
  The night continues, lubricated by alcohol, until it starts getting late and people start to leave.
  Bands of roving youths, lubricated by alcohol, went about town making merry, making noise, and sometimes making trouble.

Derivatives

lubricator

noun ˈluːbrɪkeɪtəˈlubrəˌkeɪdər

Greed is the great lubricator of many businesses.
Example sentencesExamples
- Roller bearings were specified for the engine truck for reliability and ease of maintenance, and likewise a mechanical lubricator.
- He adored it - both as social lubricator and lifelong muse.
- Two feeds from the mechanical lubricator to each guide amply meet lubrication requirements.
- Beer is also the great lubricator for conversation.

lubricative

adjective -kətɪv

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin lubricat- 'made slippery', from the verb lubricare, from lubricus 'slippery'.

Rhymes

rubricate

Definition of lubricate in US English:

lubricate

verbˈlo͞obrəˌkātˈlubrəˌkeɪt

[with object]

1Apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement.
remove the nut and lubricate the thread
Example sentencesExamples
- The unit uses soy-bean-based biodegradable oil and compressed air to lubricate metal components that are being machined or drilled.
- Since the bearings and piston rings are lubricated predominantly in the hydrodynamic regime, a lubricant with a lower viscosity should lead to a thinner oil film and thus lower friction.
- The Defenders will also be running on a mix of more combustible aviation fuel and oil to help lubricate the engine.
- Check fluid levels, lubricate and grease wherever and whenever recommended by the manufacturer.
- If the bar, chain and nose sprocket are not properly lubricated, these components will surely fail prematurely.
- Oil is not mixed with the gasoline but remains completely separate in the crankcase, where it lubricates the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls.
- The pursuer was attempting to unscrew a bolt which had not been lubricated for a year.
- But to cut down harmful frictions, such moving parts must be lubricated.
- The end result is that the engine oil pumps will continue to lubricate the engine, but the scavenge pumps will not be able to maintain a pressure head and oil will pool up inside the engine.
- Enough oil should seep through to lubricate your bearings.
- There are many parts that have to be lubricated every single day, or the machine will break down.
- Therefore, bearings are lubricated with some type of oil or grease.
- Most threads should be lubricated on assembly.
- If you want to lubricate the freewheel mechanism, access to it can be gained by pulling off the left side axle end cap by clamping this end cap in an axle vice and pulling the hub in line with the axle.
- Oil powers their machinery and lubricates their engines.
- The bearing swivel system is an industry first and unlike all other leash swivels actually lubricates itself as it spins.
- The engine is designed to lubricate itself perfectly well at idle speed.
- This has lubricated the engine, and we've got to keep going.
- This is particularly important at idle when there is no splash oiling from the connecting rods and crankshaft to lubricate the cam and lifter contact points.
- It is crucial that your oil be warm and fluid to properly lubricate the engine, even in winter.
Synonyms
oil, grease, make slippery, make smooth, smear with oil, cover with oil, rub with oil, moisturize, wax, polish
1. 1.1 Make (a process) run smoothly.
  the availability of credit lubricated the channels of trade
  Example sentencesExamples
  At first glance it would appear that the dishonesty which lubricated the peace process has now clogged it up.
  The therapeutic alliance of the integrated model facilitates and lubricates these crucial processes.
  Indeed, since bribery is considered essential for lubricating a deal, corruption-busting magistrates can find themselves accused of harming French business interests.
  Their terrorist activities are lubricated by an intricate financial system.
  Filmed decommissioning only makes sense from the dispassionate perspective of cold logic - lubricating the stalled negotiations so that a power-sharing executive and all-Ireland bodies can be restored.
  That accounting has the honor of serving as a major provider of information, and information lubricates markets.
  So I think there is a lot of Saudi money that has lubricated the system hoping to insulate Saudi Arabia from these kinds of attacks.
  They're not the real story or the heart of the money lubricating the cogs of this machine.
  And for the first time Middle Eastern oil was now lubricating the wheels of international diplomacy.
  They also tend to concentrate power in the hands of powerful clan-based political chiefs, since only they have the authority and prestige to broker the backroom deals needed to lubricate the system.
  When a country - particularly ‘a democracy’ - goes to war, the passive consent of the governed lubricates the machinery of slaughter.
  The information is what lubricates the system.
  And they need the free flow of information that lubricates a modern market economy.
  Synonyms
  facilitate, ease, ready, make smooth, smooth the way for, oil the wheels for, pave the way for
2. 1.2informal Make (someone) convivial with alcohol.
  men lubricated with alcohol speak their true feelings
  Example sentencesExamples
  Despite being lubricated with free alcohol following the setpiece, staff left the Q & A less informed than when they began.
  Painfully shy (unless lubricated with alcohol), agoraphobic and intensely private, the outline of his life is, for the most part, a list of publications.
  The night continues, lubricated by alcohol, until it starts getting late and people start to leave.
  Bands of roving youths, lubricated by alcohol, went about town making merry, making noise, and sometimes making trouble.
  Moved by the ceremony and lubricated by Chardonnay, the women are in a vulnerable state.
  I was merely lubricated and relaxed, not drunk by any means.
  Everyone, except me, was lubricated with alcohol - so they were slightly distorted.
  The brokers, lubricated by champagne, chuckle.
  He is taken to a magnificent banquet, lubricated by the choicest alcohol, three glasses at a time.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin lubricat- ‘made slippery’, from the verb lubricare, from lubricus ‘slippery’.

单词	lubricate
释义	Definition of lubricate in English: lubricate verb ˈluːbrɪkeɪtˈlubrəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement. remove the nut and lubricate the thread Example sentencesExamples The end result is that the engine oil pumps will continue to lubricate the engine, but the scavenge pumps will not be able to maintain a pressure head and oil will pool up inside the engine. If the bar, chain and nose sprocket are not properly lubricated, these components will surely fail prematurely. The unit uses soy-bean-based biodegradable oil and compressed air to lubricate metal components that are being machined or drilled. If you want to lubricate the freewheel mechanism, access to it can be gained by pulling off the left side axle end cap by clamping this end cap in an axle vice and pulling the hub in line with the axle. The pursuer was attempting to unscrew a bolt which had not been lubricated for a year. Oil is not mixed with the gasoline but remains completely separate in the crankcase, where it lubricates the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls. Most threads should be lubricated on assembly. Oil powers their machinery and lubricates their engines. Since the bearings and piston rings are lubricated predominantly in the hydrodynamic regime, a lubricant with a lower viscosity should lead to a thinner oil film and thus lower friction. This has lubricated the engine, and we've got to keep going. It is crucial that your oil be warm and fluid to properly lubricate the engine, even in winter. The engine is designed to lubricate itself perfectly well at idle speed. Enough oil should seep through to lubricate your bearings. The bearing swivel system is an industry first and unlike all other leash swivels actually lubricates itself as it spins. The Defenders will also be running on a mix of more combustible aviation fuel and oil to help lubricate the engine. This is particularly important at idle when there is no splash oiling from the connecting rods and crankshaft to lubricate the cam and lifter contact points. There are many parts that have to be lubricated every single day, or the machine will break down. But to cut down harmful frictions, such moving parts must be lubricated. Therefore, bearings are lubricated with some type of oil or grease. Check fluid levels, lubricate and grease wherever and whenever recommended by the manufacturer. Synonyms oil, grease, make slippery, make smooth, smear with oil, cover with oil, rub with oil, moisturize, wax, polish 1.1 Make (a process) run smoothly. the availability of credit lubricated the channels of trade Example sentencesExamples When a country - particularly ‘a democracy’ - goes to war, the passive consent of the governed lubricates the machinery of slaughter. And for the first time Middle Eastern oil was now lubricating the wheels of international diplomacy. Filmed decommissioning only makes sense from the dispassionate perspective of cold logic - lubricating the stalled negotiations so that a power-sharing executive and all-Ireland bodies can be restored. The information is what lubricates the system. They also tend to concentrate power in the hands of powerful clan-based political chiefs, since only they have the authority and prestige to broker the backroom deals needed to lubricate the system. The therapeutic alliance of the integrated model facilitates and lubricates these crucial processes. They're not the real story or the heart of the money lubricating the cogs of this machine. And they need the free flow of information that lubricates a modern market economy. Indeed, since bribery is considered essential for lubricating a deal, corruption-busting magistrates can find themselves accused of harming French business interests. That accounting has the honor of serving as a major provider of information, and information lubricates markets. At first glance it would appear that the dishonesty which lubricated the peace process has now clogged it up. So I think there is a lot of Saudi money that has lubricated the system hoping to insulate Saudi Arabia from these kinds of attacks. Their terrorist activities are lubricated by an intricate financial system. Synonyms facilitate, ease, ready, make smooth, smooth the way for, oil the wheels for, pave the way for 1.2informal Make (someone) convivial with alcohol. men lubricated with alcohol speak their true feelings Example sentencesExamples Painfully shy (unless lubricated with alcohol), agoraphobic and intensely private, the outline of his life is, for the most part, a list of publications. Everyone, except me, was lubricated with alcohol - so they were slightly distorted. I was merely lubricated and relaxed, not drunk by any means. The brokers, lubricated by champagne, chuckle. He is taken to a magnificent banquet, lubricated by the choicest alcohol, three glasses at a time. Moved by the ceremony and lubricated by Chardonnay, the women are in a vulnerable state. Despite being lubricated with free alcohol following the setpiece, staff left the Q & A less informed than when they began. The night continues, lubricated by alcohol, until it starts getting late and people start to leave. Bands of roving youths, lubricated by alcohol, went about town making merry, making noise, and sometimes making trouble. Derivatives lubricator noun ˈluːbrɪkeɪtəˈlubrəˌkeɪdər Greed is the great lubricator of many businesses. Example sentencesExamples Roller bearings were specified for the engine truck for reliability and ease of maintenance, and likewise a mechanical lubricator. He adored it - both as social lubricator and lifelong muse. Two feeds from the mechanical lubricator to each guide amply meet lubrication requirements. Beer is also the great lubricator for conversation. lubricative adjective -kətɪv Origin Early 17th century: from Latin lubricat- 'made slippery', from the verb lubricare, from lubricus 'slippery'. Rhymes rubricate Definition of lubricate in US English: lubricate verbˈlo͞obrəˌkātˈlubrəˌkeɪt [with object] 1Apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement. remove the nut and lubricate the thread Example sentencesExamples The unit uses soy-bean-based biodegradable oil and compressed air to lubricate metal components that are being machined or drilled. Since the bearings and piston rings are lubricated predominantly in the hydrodynamic regime, a lubricant with a lower viscosity should lead to a thinner oil film and thus lower friction. The Defenders will also be running on a mix of more combustible aviation fuel and oil to help lubricate the engine. Check fluid levels, lubricate and grease wherever and whenever recommended by the manufacturer. If the bar, chain and nose sprocket are not properly lubricated, these components will surely fail prematurely. Oil is not mixed with the gasoline but remains completely separate in the crankcase, where it lubricates the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls. The pursuer was attempting to unscrew a bolt which had not been lubricated for a year. But to cut down harmful frictions, such moving parts must be lubricated. The end result is that the engine oil pumps will continue to lubricate the engine, but the scavenge pumps will not be able to maintain a pressure head and oil will pool up inside the engine. Enough oil should seep through to lubricate your bearings. There are many parts that have to be lubricated every single day, or the machine will break down. Therefore, bearings are lubricated with some type of oil or grease. Most threads should be lubricated on assembly. If you want to lubricate the freewheel mechanism, access to it can be gained by pulling off the left side axle end cap by clamping this end cap in an axle vice and pulling the hub in line with the axle. Oil powers their machinery and lubricates their engines. The bearing swivel system is an industry first and unlike all other leash swivels actually lubricates itself as it spins. The engine is designed to lubricate itself perfectly well at idle speed. This has lubricated the engine, and we've got to keep going. This is particularly important at idle when there is no splash oiling from the connecting rods and crankshaft to lubricate the cam and lifter contact points. It is crucial that your oil be warm and fluid to properly lubricate the engine, even in winter. Synonyms oil, grease, make slippery, make smooth, smear with oil, cover with oil, rub with oil, moisturize, wax, polish 1.1 Make (a process) run smoothly. the availability of credit lubricated the channels of trade Example sentencesExamples At first glance it would appear that the dishonesty which lubricated the peace process has now clogged it up. The therapeutic alliance of the integrated model facilitates and lubricates these crucial processes. Indeed, since bribery is considered essential for lubricating a deal, corruption-busting magistrates can find themselves accused of harming French business interests. Their terrorist activities are lubricated by an intricate financial system. Filmed decommissioning only makes sense from the dispassionate perspective of cold logic - lubricating the stalled negotiations so that a power-sharing executive and all-Ireland bodies can be restored. That accounting has the honor of serving as a major provider of information, and information lubricates markets. So I think there is a lot of Saudi money that has lubricated the system hoping to insulate Saudi Arabia from these kinds of attacks. They're not the real story or the heart of the money lubricating the cogs of this machine. And for the first time Middle Eastern oil was now lubricating the wheels of international diplomacy. They also tend to concentrate power in the hands of powerful clan-based political chiefs, since only they have the authority and prestige to broker the backroom deals needed to lubricate the system. When a country - particularly ‘a democracy’ - goes to war, the passive consent of the governed lubricates the machinery of slaughter. The information is what lubricates the system. And they need the free flow of information that lubricates a modern market economy. Synonyms facilitate, ease, ready, make smooth, smooth the way for, oil the wheels for, pave the way for 1.2informal Make (someone) convivial with alcohol. men lubricated with alcohol speak their true feelings Example sentencesExamples Despite being lubricated with free alcohol following the setpiece, staff left the Q & A less informed than when they began. Painfully shy (unless lubricated with alcohol), agoraphobic and intensely private, the outline of his life is, for the most part, a list of publications. The night continues, lubricated by alcohol, until it starts getting late and people start to leave. Bands of roving youths, lubricated by alcohol, went about town making merry, making noise, and sometimes making trouble. Moved by the ceremony and lubricated by Chardonnay, the women are in a vulnerable state. I was merely lubricated and relaxed, not drunk by any means. Everyone, except me, was lubricated with alcohol - so they were slightly distorted. The brokers, lubricated by champagne, chuckle. He is taken to a magnificent banquet, lubricated by the choicest alcohol, three glasses at a time. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin lubricat- ‘made slippery’, from the verb lubricare, from lubricus ‘slippery’.
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