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OPERATE verb

Definition of operate (verb)

  1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
    • "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
    • synonyms: run
  2. 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
  3. handle and cause to function
    • "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
    • synonyms: control
  4. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
  5. happen
    • "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
  6. keep engaged
  7. perform surgery on
    • "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
    • synonyms: operate on
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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