system
/ˈsɪstəm/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
A group of connected parts or machines that work together to do a job.
The heating system in our building is very old.
An organized way of doing something.
She has a great system for keeping track of her bills.
A set of organs in the body that work together, or the body as a whole.
Exercise is good for your heart and your whole system.
A set of computer equipment and programs that work together.
The store's computer system was down, so they could only take cash.
How it's used
When this means “a noun before 'system' tells what kind it is”
- noun + system
The school updated its security system.
When this means “an organized method for doing something”
- a system for + -ing
We need a better system for sharing chores.
When this means “names a group of body organs”
- adjective + system (body)
The digestive system breaks down food.
Collocations
- heating system
- sound system
- public transportation system
- filing system
- immune system
- nervous system
- computer system
- operating system
- system update