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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 off
    • 2. perform a surgical operation: "surgeons operated on on his jaw yesterday morning" Similar perform surgerycarry out an operationinterveneinformal:put someone under the knife

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

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › operateOperate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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. www.dictionary.com › browse › operateOPERATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Operate definition: to work, perform, or function, as a machine does. See examples of OPERATE used in a sentence.

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

    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.

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

    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)

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

    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.

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

    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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoperate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › operateoperate | meaning of operate in Longman Dictionary of...

    operate meaning, definition, what is operate: to use and control a machine or equipmen...: Learn more.

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

    operate verb (MACHINE) B2. If a machine operates, it does what it is designed to do, and if you operate it, you make it do what it is designed to do: You have to be trained to operate the machinery. These new sewing machines are easy to operate.