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Meaning of the word operating in English

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operating

US /ˈɑː.pər.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈɑː.pər.eɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

Verb

1.

(of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).

Example:
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a shortage of workers to operate new machines
Synonym:
workrunset offuseutilizeemployhandlecontrolwieldplymanagedrivesteerguidepilotmanipulatemaneuverexercise
2.

perform a surgical operation.

Example:
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surgeons operated on on his jaw yesterday morning
Synonym:
intervene

Adjective

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Noun

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