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单词 operating
释义

operating

adjective

op·​er·​at·​ing ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce operating (audio)
ˈä-ˌprā-
: of, relating to, or used for or in operations
operating expenses
a hospital operating room

Synonyms

  • active
  • alive
  • functional
  • functioning
  • going
  • live
  • living
  • on
  • operational
  • operative
  • running
  • working
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Example Sentences

the only operating nuclear power plant in the state
Recent Examples on the Web The main reason behind it was an increase in non-operating expenses and higher income tax in the quarter. Trefis Team, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 On Monday, as Hasbro released its fourth quarter earnings, the toy maker recorded a $41.3 million net non-cash, non-operating charge associated with the company’s investment in the Discovery Family Channel. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2022 Lower non-operating expenses outweighed a slightly higher effective tax rate, and EPS rose from $1.44 in Q1 ’21 to $1.91 in Q1 ’22. Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 However, a $10 million rise in non-operating expenses saw EPS drop from $1.32 to $1.31 over this period. Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021 Operating Earnings contain non-operating gains/losses that lead to exaggerating the decline and the rebound in true profits as shown in Figure 1. David Trainer, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021 My firm’s Core Earnings remove such unusual, non-operating charges, so investors get more accurate, and less volatile, views of profits. David Trainer, Forbes, 3 June 2021 The once-seemingly global media colossus is now the non-operating junior partner of a newer global media enterprise. Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 21 May 2021 And volatility in the stock market and financial swings at affiliates and joint ventures caused a 65% plunge in non-operating revenue, or money generated by investments and other sources not related to patient care. Stephen Singer, courant.com, 10 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of operate

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

operating

adjective

op·​er·​at·​ing ˈäp-(ə-)ˌrāt-iŋ How to pronounce operating (audio)
: of, relating to, or used for operations
a hospital operating room
operating scissors

Legal Definition

operating

adjective

op·​er·​at·​ing
ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ
1
: engaged in active business
2
: arising out of or relating to the current daily operations of a concern (as in transportation or manufacturing) as distinct from its financial transactions and permanent improvements
operating expenses
operating personnel

operating 1 of 2

adjective

as in operational
being in effective operation the only operating nuclear power plant in the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • operational
  • operative
  • functioning
  • running
  • working
  • going
  • on
  • active
  • operable
  • functional
  • live
  • living
  • in force
  • on line
  • in commission
  • alive
  • performing
  • producing
  • into commission
  • viable
  • serving
  • effective
  • in gear
  • flourishing
  • effectual
  • usable
  • humming
  • yielding
  • employable
  • thriving
  • useful
  • workable
  • useable
  • productive
  • dynamic
  • busy
  • roaring
  • bustling
  • astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • broken
  • inoperative
  • dead
  • inactive
  • nonoperative
  • nonoperating
  • nonfunctioning
  • nonoperational
  • ineffective
  • useless
  • nonactivated
  • ineffectual
  • decommissioned
  • idle
  • kaput
  • deactivated
  • arrested
  • nonfunctional
  • inoperable
  • dormant
  • kaputt
  • unusable
  • quiescent
  • unworkable
  • inert
  • latent
  • asleep
  • fallow
  • unproductive
  • sleepy
  • nonproductive
  • lifeless
  • stagnating
  • vegetating
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operating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of operate
1
as in handling
to control the mechanical operation of do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • handling
  • using
  • working
  • running
  • driving
  • manipulating
  • controlling
  • maneuvering
  • steering
  • wielding
  • guiding
  • directing
  • plying
  • piloting
  • commanding
2
as in managing
to look after and make decisions about it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • managing
  • controlling
  • supervising
  • running
  • handling
  • overseeing
  • regulating
  • conducting
  • governing
  • keeping
  • administering
  • guiding
  • directing
  • administrating
  • tending
  • protecting
  • superintending
  • carrying on
  • steering
  • stewarding
  • overlooking
  • watching over
  • leading
  • watching
  • safeguarding
  • piloting
  • presiding (over)
  • guarding
  • minding
  • micromanaging
  • codirecting
  • comanaging
  • co-managing
  • stage-managing
  • caring (for)
  • co-directing
3
as in working
to produce a desired effect the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • working
  • performing
  • acting
  • taking
  • reacting
  • responding
  • behaving
  • resulting
  • affecting
  • taking effect
  • taking hold
  • influencing
  • swaying
  • redounding
  • panning out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • backfiring
  • fizzling
4
as in using
to put into action or service wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • using
  • utilizing
  • applying
  • exploiting
  • employing
  • harnessing
  • exercising
  • handling
  • drawing on
  • working
  • manipulating
  • wielding
  • drawing upon
  • bringing to bear
  • running
  • making use of
  • directing
  • recycling
  • cannibalizing
  • reusing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • ignoring
  • neglecting
  • misusing
  • misapplying
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