op·er·ate 
(ŏpə-rāt′)
(ŏpə-rāt′)v. op·er·at·ed, op·er·at·ing, op·er·ates
v.intr.
1. To perform a function; work: The motor operates smoothly.
2. To perform surgery.
3.
a. To exert an influence: forces operating on the economy.
b. To produce a desired or proper effect: a drug that operates quickly.
4. To carry on a military or naval action or campaign.
5. Informal To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner: drug dealers operating in residential and urban areas.
v.tr.
1. To control the functioning of; run: operate a sewing machine.
2. To conduct the affairs of; manage: operate a business.
3. To supply with power: a car that is operated by electricity.
[Latin operārī, operāt-, to work; see op- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
- inadmissibly
- in advance
- in advance of
- inadvertence
- inadvertency
- inadvertent
- inadvertently
- inadvisability
- inadvisable
- in aeternum
- in a fashion
- inalienability
- inalienable
- inalienably
- in all
- in (all good) conscience
- in all probability
- inalterability
- inalterable
- inalterably
- in a manner of speaking
- in a measure
- inamorata
- inamorato
- inamrinone