verb “operate”
infinitive operate; he operates; past tense operated; past part. operated; ger. operating
- to control or use a machine, device, or system
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He operates the crane with precision.
- to function or work in a proper or particular way
This device operates at high efficiency.
- to perform surgery
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
- to run or manage a business or organization
They operate a small café near the beach.
- to provide (a service)
The airline operates flights to over 50 destinations.
- (in military) to carry out military or strategic actions
Special forces operate behind enemy lines.