engagement mechanism
nounUK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt ˈmekənɪzəm/
US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt ˈmekəˌnɪzəm/
A part that locks two things together so they stay connected.
The toy car's wheels click on because of a small engagement mechanism.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system that gets people to join in or take part in something.
The school's engagement mechanism rewards students for joining clubs.
3. A way of keeping someone's attention or interest.
The game's engagement mechanism keeps players coming back.
4. A process for making a formal agreement or commitment.
The company set up an engagement mechanism for talking with customers.