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to operate
01
to function in a specific way
Intransitive
Examples
The machine operates smoothly when all components are in good condition.
02
to control the functioning of something, like projects or businesses, to ensure proper functioning and desired outcomes
Transitive: to operate a project or business
Examples
Small business owners often personally operate and manage their enterprises.
03
to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ
Intransitive: to operate
Transitive: to operate on a person or body part
Examples
The surgeon needed to operate immediately to remove the patient's appendix.
04
to manage or control the working of a machine, process, or system to ensure it performs its intended function
Transitive: to operate equipment or machinery
Examples
She learned how to operate the machinery in the factory.
05
to carry out military missions or maneuvers in a designated location or from a specific base of operations
Intransitive
Examples
The troops operated in the mountainous region to secure strategic positions.
06
to start, run, or maintain the functioning of a system or process
Transitive: to operate a system or process
Examples
The technician operates the power plant to ensure a steady electricity supply.
07
(of a business or organization) to function or work in a specific place or in a particular manner
Examples
The company operates in over 50 countries worldwide.
Lexical Tree
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operated
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