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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
- 2. perform a surgical operation: "surgeons operated on on his jaw yesterday morning" Similar
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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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.