释义 |
Adjective: operating 'ópu`reyting- Involved in a kind of operation
"the operating conditions of the oxidation pond" - Being in effect or operation
"the company had several operating divisions" - operational, in operation Verb: operate 'ópu`reyt- Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
- run - Perform as expected when applied
- function, work, go, run - Handle and cause to function
"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol" - control - Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defence
- manoeuver [non-standard], maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn] - Happen
- Keep engaged
- engage, mesh, lock - Perform surgery on
"The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life" - operate on
See also: operant, operation, operative, operator Type of: care for, come about, direct, displace, fall out, go, go on, hap, happen, manipulate, move, occur, pass, pass off, take place, treat Encyclopedia: Operate Operating |