Operate

verb
'ɑpə,reɪt

Verb

  • handle and cause to function

    do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol

    Similar:Control
    Type of:Manipulate
  • perform surgery on

    The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life

    Type of:Treat
  • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

    Similar:Run
    Type of:Direct
  • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

    Similar:ManeuverManoeuverManoeuvre
    Type of:MoveGo
  • keep engaged

    Type of:DisplaceMove
  • perform as expected when applied

    Similar:FunctionGoRunWork

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