operate
/ˈɑpɝeɪt/
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Definitions
Verb
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
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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"
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handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
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perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
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keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
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perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
Synonyms
More General Terms
care for
come about
direct
displace
fall out
go
go on
hap
happen
manipulate
move
occur
pass
pass off
take place
treat