the system

noun
UK: /ðə ˈsɪstəm/
US: /ðə ˈsɪstəm/

  1. A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

    1. The system helps us a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new updates improved the system, which benefited everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method.

    1. He knows the system very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the system is key to navigating the bureaucracy. [ ] [ ]

  3. The government or ruling political power.

    1. The system needs to change. [ ] [ ]
    2. People protested against the system due to unfair policies. [ ] [ ]

  4. A person's body regarded as a functioning unit.

    1. The system is very tired. [ ] [ ]
    2. She needed rest to allow the system to recover after the illness. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

body organization method structure regime

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the system" in English means: A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole., A set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method., The government or ruling political power., A person's body regarded as a functioning unit..

The phonetic transcription of "the system" is /ðə ˈsɪstəm/ in British English and /ðə ˈsɪstəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the system": body, organization, method, structure, regime.

Example usage of "the system": "The system helps us a lot.". More examples on the page.