Operate
verb'ɑpə,reɪt
Verb
handle and cause to function
“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
Similar:ControlType of:Manipulateperform surgery on
“The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life”
Type of:Treatdirect or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Similar:RunType of:Directperform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
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