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op·er·ate
\ˈäpəˌrāt sometimes ˈäˌprāt; usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin operatus, past participle of operari to work, from oper-, opus work, labor; akin to Sanskrit apas work, Old High German uoben to put to work, be active, Old English efnan to perform, Old Norse efna
intransitive verb
1. : to perform a work or labor : exert power or influence : produce an effect
< a plain reason operates on the mind of a learned hearer >
< factors operating against our success >
< this remark operated to close the meeting in disorder >
2. : to produce or take an appropriate effect : issue in the result designed
< the drug operated quickly >
3.
a. : to perform an operation or series of operations
< a mill for operating on the crude ore >
b. : to perform surgery
< the doctor operates from 8 to 10 >
c. : to carry on a military or naval action or mission
d. : to function through the use of a specified agent
< the tractor operates on diesel oil >
4. : to trade or speculate in securities or commodities : act as a dealer or broker in the markets
< operated largely in cotton futures >
5. : to follow a course of conduct or way of life, especially one that is irregular or antisocial
< operated as a salesman >
< crooked gamblers operating on the Atlantic liners >
transitive verb
1. : to cause to occur : bring about by or as if by the exertion of positive effort or influence : initiate
< such influences may operate remarkable changes >
2.
a. : to cause to function usually by direct personal effort : work
< operate a car >
< operating a drill press >
b. : to manage and put or keep in operation whether with personal effort or not
< operated a grocery store >
3. : to perform surgery on
< not all surgeons will operate malignant growths >
< the operated limb regained strength slowly >
Synonyms: see act |