Collocations for mechanism - noun
1. part of a machine
VERB + mechanism
activate
This activates the train's tilt mechanism.
This activates the train's tilt mechanism.
jam
The gun froze, jamming the mechanism.
The gun froze, jamming the mechanism.
2. system/method
ADJECTIVE
effective
an effective mechanism for enforcing the rules
an effective mechanism for enforcing the rules
exact,
precise
Scientists have been unable to explain the exact mechanism behind this effect.
Scientists have been unable to explain the exact mechanism behind this effect.
underlying
complex, complicated
simple
alternative
He suggested an alternative mechanism for providing public services.
complex, complicated
simple
alternative
He suggested an alternative mechanism for providing public services.
social
avoidance, control, coping, defence/defense, escape, feedback, protective, repair, survival
The body has defence mechanisms against many diseases.
avoidance, control, coping, defence/defense, escape, feedback, protective, repair, survival
The body has defence mechanisms against many diseases.
cellular,
genetic,
immunological,
molecular,
neural,
physiological,
psychological,
etc.
VERB + mechanism
provide
The system provides a mechanism whereby information is fed back into the market.
The system provides a mechanism whereby information is fed back into the market.
propose,
suggest
investigate
activate, trigger
This activates the body's thirst mechanism.
investigate
activate, trigger
This activates the body's thirst mechanism.
control,
govern,
regulate
physiological mechanisms regulating the release of hormones
physiological mechanisms regulating the release of hormones
PREPOSITION
by the mechanism of,
through the mechanism of
The government is held accountable through the mechanism of regular general elections.
The government is held accountable through the mechanism of regular general elections.
mechanism for
a mechanism for dealing with complaints
a mechanism for dealing with complaints