operational

🇺🇸 /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
adjective
C1

related to how a business, machine, or system works

The operational costs of running the factory are very high.

C1

ready to be used

The new system is now fully operational and ready for use.

R

related to a military mission

The operational command center coordinates all military activities.

translation

adj. related to how a business, machine, or system works; ready to be used; related to a military mission