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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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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)

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Technology, Hospital, Illness & disability, Nurses, doctors, etc op‧e‧rate /ˈɒpəreɪt $ ˈɑːp-/ S3 W2 verb 1 machine a) [ transitive] to use and control a machine or equipment The Lewis family operated a number of boats on the canal. Clive was experienced in operating the computers.

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

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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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPERATE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.

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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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   3 days ago · 2. intransitive verb. The way that something operates is the way that it works or has a particular effect. Ceiling and wall lights can operate independently. How do accounting records operate? operation uncountable noun. No money can be spent on the construction and operation of the streetcar. 3. transitive verb/intransitive verb.