Generator

/d‍ʒˈɛnəɹˌe‍ɪtɐ/

/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɝ/

Generator

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

an electronic instrument that produces particular signal outputs

an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas

someone who originates or causes or initiates something

synonyms : author

Examples

1. The generator started automatically when the power went out.

2. When the power went out, the hospital had to operate with a skeleton staff until the generators kicked in.

3. Much of the town lost electricity in the storm, but for people with generators it was business as usual.

4. The lights suddenly went out, and we waited anxiously for the backup generator to go on.