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operate
[ op-uh-reyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to work, perform, or function, as a machine does:
This engine does not operate properly.
- to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like.
- to act effectively; produce an effect; exert force or influence (often followed by on or upon ):
Their propaganda is beginning to operate on the minds of the people.
- to perform some process of work or treatment.
- Surgery. to perform a surgical procedure.
- (of a drug) to produce the effect intended.
- Military.
- to carry on operations in war.
- to give orders and accomplish military acts, as distinguished from doing staff work.
- to carry on transactions in securities, or some commodity, especially speculatively or on a large scale.
- Informal. to use devious means for one's own gain; insinuate oneself; finagle:
a man who knows how to operate with the ladies.
verb (used with object)
- to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
Do you know how to operate a forklift?
- to put or keep (a factory, industrial system, ranch, etc.) working or in operation:
to operate a coal mine.
- to bring about, effect, or produce, as by action or the exertion of force or influence.
operate
/ ˈɒəˌɪ /
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
- trusually foll byon to treat or process in a particular or specific way
- intr to conduct military or naval operations
- intr to deal in securities on a stock exchange
Other yvlogs From
- DZİ·a· adjective
- ·DZİ·ٱ verb (used without object) preoperated preoperating
- ·DZİ·ٱ verb (used with object) reoperated reoperating
- un·DZİ·a· adjective
- ܲ·DZİ·e adjective
- ɱ-DZİ·e adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Canada now has one of the most liberal systems of assisted dying in the world, similar to that operating in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Green GEN Cymru said they were "acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales" that will "tackle the energy crisis, the climate crisis and the cost-of-living crisis".
"In northern Gaza, our troops are operating against terrorist targets, clearing the area, and dismantling terrorist infrastructure."
“Anyone who chooses to operate a vehicle intoxicated — whether a car, motorcycle, or boat — puts lives at risk, and they will be held accountable,” said Dist.
In the operation, an international gang operating in Romania and Mexico allegedly stole the credit card information of tourists by tampering with ATMs.
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