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- Dictionaryoperate/ˈɒpəreɪt/
verb
- 1. (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system): "the Prime Minister operates a system of divide and rule" Similar
- 2. perform a surgical operation: "surgeons operated on on his jaw yesterday morning" Similar
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OPERATE definition: 1. to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: 2. to cut a body open for medical reasons…. Learn more.
The meaning of OPERATE is to perform a function : exert power or influence. How to use operate in a sentence.
OPERATE meaning: 1. to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: 2. to cut a body open for medical reasons…. Learn more.
1. to function or cause to function. 2. ( tr) to control the functioning of: operate a machine. 3. to manage, direct, run, or pursue (a business, system, etc) 4. ( intr) to perform a surgical operation (upon a person or animal) 5. ( intr) to produce a desired or intended effect.
Operate definition: to work, perform, or function, as a machine does. See examples of OPERATE used in a sentence.
[intransitive, transitive] to be used or working; to use something or make it work. The regulation operates in favour of married couples. He believes that sinister forces are operating.
Definitions of operate. verb. perform as expected when applied. synonyms: function, go, run, work. run. be operating, running or functioning. work. operate in or through. see more. verb. handle and cause to function. “do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol” synonyms: control. control, master.