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operate

/'ɑpə,reɪt/

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verb
handle and cause to function
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"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"

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control

type of:
manipulate
verb
perform as expected when applied
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function go run work
verb
perform surgery on
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"The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"

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operate on

type of:
care for treat
verb
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
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run

type of:
direct
verb
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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maneuver manoeuver manoeuvre

type of:
move go
verb
keep engaged
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engage lock mesh

type of:
displace move

Examples of operate

"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"
"The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"