industrial
gb/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl/ us/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Related to manufacturing or factories
About making products in factories or big businesses.
Patrón de uso:
[industrial] [product/area/process]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'industrial' with 'industry'. 'Industrial' is an adjective, while 'industry' is a noun.
Sinónimos
manufacturing (Focuses specifically on the process of making goods, often in factories.)
Antónimos
agricultural (Refers to farming and cultivation rather than manufacturing.)
Colocaciones
industrial area
|industrial production
|industrial sector
|industrial growth
|industrial machinery
Temas
business
|economy
|technology
|work
Ejemplos
- The city is known for its industrial heritage.
- Industrial production has increased over the last quarter.
- They work in an industrial area outside the city.
- The company invested in new industrial machinery.
- Industrial growth has slowed in recent years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The town has many industrial buildings.
- She works in an industrial park.
- Industrial jobs are common here.
- The factory is in an industrial zone.
adjective
B1
property
2
Having many industries
A place that has many factories and businesses making things.
Patrón de uso:
[industrial] [city/country/region]
Error frecuente:
Some learners use 'industry' instead of 'industrial' when describing places. 'Industrial' is the correct adjective form.
Sinónimos
industrialized (Emphasizes that the place has undergone industrial development.)
Antónimos
rural (Describes areas with low population density and little industry.)
Colocaciones
industrial city
|industrial nation
|industrial hub
Temas
business
|economy
|work
Ejemplos
- Manchester was one of the first industrial cities.
- Japan is a highly industrial country.
- The region transformed from farmland into an industrial hub.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is an industrial city.
- The country is very industrial.
- The area became industrial after the new factory opened.
adjective
B2
property
3
Made for industry use
Made for factories or big businesses, not for home use.
Patrón de uso:
[industrial] [equipment/machine/tool]
Sinónimos
commercial-grade (Indicates products made for heavy or frequent use, often in business settings.)
Antónimos
domestic (Intended for home or personal use rather than industry.)
Colocaciones
industrial equipment
|industrial tools
|industrial chemicals
Temas
technology
|business
|work
Ejemplos
- The plant uses industrial equipment to process raw materials.
- He bought industrial-strength cleaner for the workshop.
- Industrial robots now handle much of the assembly work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The factory has industrial machines.
- We use industrial tools here.
- This cleaner is for industrial use only.
Sustantivo
C1
entity
4
Person or company in industry
A person or company that makes things in factories.
Sinónimos
manufacturer (Specifically refers to a person or company that makes goods, often on a large scale.)
Antónimos
consumer (Someone who buys and uses goods rather than producing them.)
Colocaciones
leading industrials
|major industrials
Temas
business
|work
Ejemplos
- Several major industrials attended the trade fair.
- The policy changes will benefit small industrials across the region.
- He became a leading industrial in the steel sector.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Many industrials came to the meeting.
- She is a well-known industrial in the city.
- Industrials make many products here.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
industrial
AFI
GB/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl/
US/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl/
Sílabas y acento
in - dus - tri - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dus)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: industrial
Noun
- Base: industrial
- Plural: industrials
Familia de palabras
Forms
industrials
noun
Core family
industry
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-industrial
adjective
Advanced or less common
industrialist
noun
deindustrialize
verb
deindustrialization
noun
Expresiones
industrial action
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Workers' protest to change conditions/pay
When workers stop working or slow down work to get better pay or conditions.
Ejemplos
- The union has threatened to take industrial action if negotiations fail.
- Industrial action disrupted train services across the country.
industrial estate
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ɪstˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Area with factories/businesses
An area where there are many factories and businesses making or moving goods.
Ejemplos
- The new warehouse is located on the edge of the industrial estate.
- The industrial estate is located outside the city center.
- Several tech companies have moved into the industrial estate recently.
- Several new companies have opened offices on the industrial estate.
industrial revolution
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
Period of major industrialization
A time in history when machines and factories became common, starting in the 1700s.
Ejemplos
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain and changed the world economy.
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century.
- Many people moved to cities during the Industrial Revolution.
- Steam power was central to the Industrial Revolution.