operative
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/ˈɑːpərətɪv/
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/ˈɒpərətɪv/
noun
R
a worker, especially one who does manual work
The factory hired new operatives to assemble the products.
R
a person who does secret work for a government or organization
The spy was a skilled operative who gathered important information.
adjective
R
working or ready to be used
The new system will be operative next week.
R
related to a medical operation
The patient needs operative care after surgery.
translation
a worker, especially one who does manual work; a person who does secret work for a government or organization
working or ready to be used; related to a medical operation
Word Forms
Plural
operatives