Meaning of the word engineer in English

What does engineer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

engineer

US /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr/

UK /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr/

a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

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My brother is a software engineer.

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She works as a civil engineer on bridge projects.

Synonym:

designer builder mechanic technician

design and build (a machine or structure)

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The team will engineer a new propulsion system for the spacecraft.

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They need to engineer a solution to the water shortage.

Synonym:

design construct build devise create

skillfully arrange for (an event or situation) to occur, especially surreptitiously or by manipulating events

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He managed to engineer a meeting with the CEO.

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The politician tried to engineer public opinion in his favor.

Synonym:

manipulate contrive orchestrate arrange plot

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