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Definitions of operate
  1. verb
    handle and cause to function
    "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"

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  2. verb
    perform as expected when applied

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  3. verb
    perform surgery on
    "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"

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  4. verb
    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

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  5. verb
    perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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  6. verb
    keep engaged

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Definition that contains operate
  • work operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
  • work operate in or through
  • drive operate or control a vehicle
  • pull operate when rowing a boat
  • fly operate an airplane
  • pilot operate an airplane
  • pump operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
  • dial operate a dial to select a telephone number
  • pedal operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
  • automated operated by automation
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