operate
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/ˈɑːpəreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒpəreɪt/
verb
B2
to work in a certain way
The machine can operate for hours without stopping.
B2
to use or control a machine
You need training to operate this equipment safely.
B2
to run a business or service
The company plans to operate more stores next year.
B2
to work from a place
The team will operate from the new building starting Monday.
B2
to be in use or make something work
The new system will operate more efficiently than the old one.
B2
to perform medical surgery
Doctors may need to operate to remove the tumor.
R
to do military activities
Soldiers operate in difficult conditions to complete their missions.
translation
to work in a certain way; to use or control a machine; to run a business or service; to work from a place; to be in use or make something work; to perform medical surgery; to do military activities
Word Forms
3rd Present
operates
Past
operated
Perfect
operated
Progressive
operating