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   Op·er·ate

   /ˈäpəˌrāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system): "a shortage of workers to operate new machines" Similar workmake gorunset offuseutilizeemployhandlecontrolwieldplymanagebe in charge ofdrivesteerguidepilotmanipulatemaneuverexercise
   • ▪ (of a machine, process, or system) function in a specified manner: "market forces were allowed to operate freely" Similar functionworkgorunperformactbe in actionbehavebe in working/running orderbe operativetake effectactbe in effectbe in forcebe in operationstandapplybe appliedrunbe/remain validbe currentfunctionbe efficacioushold goodbe the caseOpposite break downfail
   • ▪ be in effect: "there is a powerful law that operates in politics"
   • ▪ (of a person or organization) manage and run (a business): "many foreign companies operate factories in the U.S" Similar directcontrolmanagerunconductcarry ongovernadministersuperintendhead (up)leadlook aftersuperviseoverseepreside overbe in control/charge of
   • ▪ (of an organization) be managed and run in a specified way: "neither company had operated within the terms of its charter"
   • ▪ (of an armed force) conduct military activities in a specified area or from a specified base: "the mountain bases from which the guerrillas were operating"
   • 2. perform a surgical operation: "surgeons operated on on his jaw yesterday morning" Similar perform surgerycarry out an operationinterveneinformal:put someone under the knife

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin operat- ‘done by labor’, from the verb operari, from opus, oper- ‘work’.

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   1. : to perform a function : exert power or influence. factors operating against our success. 2. : to produce an appropriate effect. the drug operated quickly. 3. a. : to perform an operation or a series of operations. The refinery is planning to begin operating as soon as possible. b. : to perform surgery.

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   to bring about, effect, or produce, as by action or the exertion of force or influence. operate. / ˈɒpəˌreɪt / verb. to function or cause to function. tr to control the functioning of. operate a machine. to manage, direct, run, or pursue (a business, system, etc) intr to perform a surgical operation (upon a person or animal)

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPERATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPERATE definition: 1. to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: 2. to cut a body open for medical reasons…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPERATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OPERATE meaning: 1. to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: 2. to cut a body open for medical reasons…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › operateOperate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of operate. verb. perform as expected when applied. synonyms: function, go, run, work. run. be operating, running or functioning. work. operate in or through. see more. verb. handle and cause to function. “do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol” synonyms: control. control, master.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoperate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of operate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · operate. (ɒpəreɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense operates , present participle operating , past tense, past participle operated. 1. verb. If you operate a business or organization, you work to keep it running properly. If a business or organization operates, it carries out its work.

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   verb. uk/ˈɒpəreɪt/us. operateverb (ORGANIZATION) Add to word listAdd to word list. B2. If an organization or business operates, it is working, and if you operate it, you manage it and make it work: Our company is operating under very difficult conditions at present. More examplesFewer examples. The factory is operating at full capacity.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › operateOperate - definition of operate by The Free Dictionary

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    1. to function or cause to function. 2. ( tr) to control the functioning of: operate a machine. 3. to manage, direct, run, or pursue (a business, system, etc) 4. ( intr) to perform a surgical operation (upon a person or animal) 5. ( intr) to produce a desired or intended effect.

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    Operate Definition. ŏpə-rāt. operated, operates, operating. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. operated, operates, operating. To bring about as an effect. Webster's New World. To be in action so as to produce an effect; act; function; work. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.