wheels are turning: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • (Figurative) To denote that thought, planning, or deliberation is actively taking place; that processes are underway toward a decision or outcome.

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  • Don't worry, the wheels are turning behind the scenes to solve the issue as quickly as possible.

    No te preocupes, se están moviendo los engranajes tras bambalinas para resolver el problema lo antes posible.

  • When the proposal was rejected, I could tell the wheels were turning in his mind for a new plan.

    Cuando rechazaron la propuesta, pude notar que estaba pensando en un nuevo plan.

  • The wheels are turning at the company to launch the new product by next quarter.

    Se están haciendo los preparativos en la empresa para lanzar el nuevo producto el próximo trimestre.

• 2.

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  • (Literal) To indicate that machinery, mechanisms, or systems are operating or moving as intended.

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  • You could hear the wheels turning as the old machine powered up and began to operate smoothly.

    Se podían oír las ruedas girando cuando la máquina vieja se puso en marcha y comenzó a funcionar sin problemas.

  • The wheels are turning inside the clock, driving the movement of the hands steadily.

    Las ruedas giran dentro del reloj, moviendo las manecillas de manera constante.

  • After the repair, the wheels are turning again, and the conveyor belt runs without interruption.

    Después de la reparación, las ruedas giran de nuevo y la cinta transportadora funciona sin interrupciones.

  • The wheels were turning smoothly as the car rolled down the hill.

    Las ruedas giraban suavemente mientras el coche bajaba la colina.