operative

/ˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/

/ˈɑpɝətɪv/

operative

based on or relating to means of surgical operation

synonyms : surgical

antonyms : medical

being in force or having or exerting force

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

synonyms : functional

effective; producing a desired effect

Operative

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

synonyms : PI

a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

Examples

1. Our operatives are in position, Director.

2. Clinton's political operatives opened a back channel with the Peres campaign.

3. And then our intelligence operatives have access to these prisoners.

4. It eats up EIS operatives like nobody's business.