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   operate

   /ˈɒpəreɪt/

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system): "the Prime Minister operates a system of divide and rule" Similar workmake gorunset offuseutilizeemployhandlecontrolwieldplymanagebe in charge ofdrivesteerguidepilotmanipulatemanoeuvreexercise
   • ▪ (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 which operates in politics"
   • ▪ manage (a business): "many foreign companies operate factories in the United States" Similar directcontrolmanagerunconductcarry ongovernadministersuperintendhead (up)leadlook aftersuperviseoverseepreside overbe in control/charge of
   • ▪ (of an organization) be managed in a specified way or from a specified place: "neither company had operated within the terms of its constitution"
   • ▪ (of an armed force) conduct military activities in a specified area: "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 labour’, from the verb operari, from opus, oper- ‘work’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPERATED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPERATED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of operate 2. to (cause to) work, be in action or have an…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   to work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect: [ T ] How do you operate the remote control unit? [ I ] Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently. operate verb (USE MEDICAL PROCESS)

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

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   to work or cause something to work, be in action, or have an effect: [ T ] How do you operate the remote control unit? [ I ] Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently. operate verb (USE MEDICAL PROCESS)

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

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   You'll want to find a skilled surgeon to operate on your hand. Once your hand is working again, you'll be able to operate your buzz saw with ease. Operate comes from a Latin root related to opus, "work," and it's a verb that can be used for all kinds of work.

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   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) intr to produce a desired or intended effect.

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

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   operate. (ɒpəreɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense operates , present participle operating , past tense, past participle operated. 1. verb B2. 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.