Operates: meaning, definitions and examples
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operates
[ ˈɒpəreɪts ]
business
To operate means to control the functioning of something, such as a machine, organization, or system.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company operates a chain of restaurants across the country.
- The technician operates the complex machinery with precision.
medical
To operate also means to perform surgery on a patient.
Synonyms
perform surgery, surgically intervene
Examples of usage
- The surgeon will operate on the patient's knee tomorrow morning.
- The doctor operated on the patient's heart successfully.
aviation
In aviation, an operation refers to a planned flight by an airline.
Synonyms
airline operation, flight service
Examples of usage
- The airline announced a new operation to a popular tourist destination.
- The operations team ensures that all flights run smoothly.
Translations
Translations of the word "operates" in other languages:
🇵🇹 opera
🇮🇳 संचालित करता है
🇩🇪 betreibt
🇮🇩 mengoperasikan
🇺🇦 працює
🇵🇱 działa
🇯🇵 操作する
🇫🇷 opère
🇪🇸 opera
🇹🇷 işletir
🇰🇷 작동하다
🇸🇦 يعمل
🇨🇿 provozuje
🇸🇰 pôsobí
🇨🇳 操作
🇸🇮 deluje
🇮🇸 starfar
🇰🇿 жұмыс істейді
🇬🇪 მუშაობს
🇦🇿 fəaliyyət göstərir
🇲🇽 opera
Etymology
The word 'operate' originated from the Latin word 'operari' which means 'to work'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to control, management, and surgery.
See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operability, operable, operate, operated, operating, operation, operational, operationally, operations, operative.