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operate
verb
perform surgery on
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Pronunciation
ˈɒpəɹeɪt
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verb
perform surgery on
“The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life”
verb
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
verb
handle and cause to function
“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
verb
keep engaged
“engaged the gears”
verb
perform as expected when applied
“The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”
verb
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
“She is running a relief operation in the Sudan”
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Example Sentences
The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
control the lever
engaged the gears
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
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