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operate meaning and definition
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Definition of operate (verb)
- direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
- "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
- synonyms: run
- perform as expected when applied
- "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
- synonyms: function, go, run, work
- antonym: malfunction
- handle and cause to function
- "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
- synonyms: control
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
- happen
- "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
- keep engaged
- perform surgery on
- "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
- synonyms: operate on
Source: Princeton University Wordnet