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operate (EN)
verb

verb “operate”

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