Operates: meaning, definitions and examples

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operates

[ ˈɒpəreɪts ]

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business

To operate means to control the functioning of something, such as a machine, organization, or system.

Synonyms

control, manage, run

Examples of usage

The company operates a chain of restaurants across the country.
The technician operates the complex machinery with precision.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.