plural noun
Trained professionals who design, build, or improve machines, structures, software, or other technical systems.
The engineers designed the new bridge with care.
The software engineers fixed the bug in the code.
American English
How to pronounce engineers
noun · verbB1Common word
EHNjuhNEERZ
/ˈɛn.ʤəˈniɹz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of engineer
Trained professionals who design, build, or improve machines, structures, software, or other technical systems.
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plural noun
People who operate and control trains or other large machines.
The train engineers slowed down near the station.
The engineers checked the controls before departure.
third-person singular verb
It designs, builds, or changes something carefully so that it works in a planned way.
The team engineers a system that saves water.
The company engineers solutions for difficult technical problems.
third-person singular verb
It arranges events carefully so that a particular result happens, often without people noticing.
The campaign engineers a change in public opinion.
The group engineers a deal between the two companies.
Useful expressions
An engineer who designs and develops computer programs and systems.
My sister is a software engineer.
An engineer who designs and supervises construction of roads, bridges, and buildings.
The civil engineer inspected the new bridge.
The person who drives and controls a train.
The train engineer stopped at the platform.