Operate - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- perform as expected when applied (syn: function, go, run, work)
- handle and cause to function (syn: control)
- keep engaged (syn: engage, lock, mesh)
- perform surgery on
Extra examples
They hope to have the windmill operating again tomorrow.
The camera also operates underwater.
The machine can operate at high speeds.
The café is owned and operated by a young couple.
The organization operates a recycling program.
It's the only casino operating in the state.
The company operates from Chicago.
He knew how to operate on the opposite party.
He had taken purging medicine which had immediately operated.
The surgeon operated on her for appendicitis.
We operated successfully on the coast.
The company operated a large foundry.
The Lewis family operated a number of boats on the canal.
Clive was experienced in operating the computers.
Check that the equipment is operating in a safe manner.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: operate
he/she/it: operates
present participle: operating
past tense: operated
past participle: operated
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