generator

US /ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
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1.

a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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The power went out, so we had to start the generator.
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Many homes in the area have a backup generator.
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2.

a person or thing that generates something

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He's a great idea generator for our team.
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The new policy is a revenue generator for the company.
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producercreatorsource
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