Operate: meaning, definitions and examples
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operate
[ ˈɒpəreɪt ]
business
To perform a function or a series of functions. To work in a particular way or perform a particular action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company operates in over 50 countries worldwide.
- The machine operates using advanced technology.
- The team operates efficiently under pressure.
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.
military
A planned military or police action, especially a strategic or covert one.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.
See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operability, operable, operated, operates, operating, operation, operational, operationally, operations, operative.