operate

US /ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
UK /ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
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1.

control the functioning of a machine, process, or system

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Can you show me how to operate this new coffee machine?
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The company operates a large fleet of delivery trucks.
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runworkmanagecontrolhandle
2.

perform a surgical operation

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The surgeon will operate on her knee tomorrow.
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He had to operate immediately to save the patient's life.
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perform surgerycutincise
3.

be in action or have an effect

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The new policy will operate from next month.
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These principles operate in all aspects of life.
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functionworkactperformbe effective
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operatoroperationaloperationoperating roomoperating systemsystem operatorco-operation