B2verbbusinesstechnology
US/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/
UK/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃə/
to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
In context
The company manufactures electric bicycles for the European market.
Most of our furniture is manufactured in Vietnam.
She was accused of manufacturing evidence to win the case.
Words that go with manufacture
verb + noun
- manufacture goodsThe plant manufactures goods for export.
- manufacture carsThey manufacture cars in three countries.
- manufacture drugsThe firm manufactures generic drugs.
- manufacture evidencePolice were accused of manufacturing evidence.
verb + preposition
- manufactured inThese phones are manufactured in Korea.
adverb + verb
- locally manufacturedLocally manufactured products are cheaper.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The factory manufacture shoes.Correct: The factory manufactures shoes.