Operate: meaning, definitions and examples

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operate

[ ˈɒpəreɪt ]

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business

To perform a function or a series of functions. To work in a particular way or perform a particular action.

Synonyms

function, run, work

Examples of usage

The company operates in over 50 countries worldwide.
The machine operates using advanced technology.
The team operates efficiently under pressure.

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medicine

To perform surgery on a patient. To carry out a medical procedure.

Synonyms

conduct operation, perform surgery

Examples of usage

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
The doctor operated on the injured athlete immediately after the accident.

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military

A planned military or police action, especially a strategic or covert one.

Synonyms

campaign, maneuver, mission

Examples of usage

The special forces conducted a covert operation to rescue the hostages.
The military operation was successful in neutralizing the enemy forces.

Translations

Translations of the word "operate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 operar

🇮🇳 संचालित करना

🇩🇪 operieren

betreiben
funktionieren

🇮🇩 mengoperasikan

🇺🇦 оперувати

діяти
функціонувати

🇵🇱 operować

działać
funkcjonować

🇯🇵 操作する (sousa suru)

🇫🇷 opérer

🇪🇸 operar

🇹🇷 işletmek

çalışmak
ameliyat yapmak

🇰🇷 작동하다 (jakdonghada)

🇸🇦 تشغيل

🇨🇿 operovat

🇸🇰 operovať

🇨🇳 操作 (cāozuò)

🇸🇮 operirati

🇮🇸 starfa

🇰🇿 жұмыс істеу

🇬🇪 ოპერირება

🇦🇿 əməliyyat etmək

🇲🇽 operar

Word origin

The word 'operate' originated from the Latin word 'operatus', past participle of 'operari' meaning 'to work, labor, toil, take pains, be at work'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to performing functions, surgeries, military actions, and more.