[ˈsɪstɪm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole
(e.g: the state railway system)

- a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method
(e.g: a multiparty system of government)

- the prevailing political or social order, especially when regarded as oppressive and intransigent
(e.g: don't try bucking the system)

- a set of staves in a musical score joined by a brace


Phrases:
- all systems go
- get something out of one's system

Origin:
early 17th century: from French système or late Latin systema, from Greek sustēma, from sun- ‘with’ + histanai ‘set up’