engine room
noun/ˈendʒɪn ruːm/, /ˈendʒɪn rʊm/
/ˈendʒɪn ruːm/, /ˈendʒɪn rʊm/
- the part of a ship where the engines are
- There was a fire in the engine room.
- the ship's engine room
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- the part of an organization where most of the important activity takes place or important decisions are made
- The Madrid office is the engine room of the company.
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