inner workings
Definitions
The mechanisms that function internally to a system and are not outwardly visible
plural, plural-only
Examples
“Nobody really understands the inner workings of politics.”
“After more than 18 months in non-protected storage, they have⟳ needed significant patching and repair⟳ work⟳ to bodyshells and inner workings before they can enter⟳ service.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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