operative

US /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/

UK /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/

1.

functioning or having effect.

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the transmitter is operative

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in force effective in effect valid functioning working running up and running in action going operational workable serviceable functional usable viable

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invalid out of order

2.

relating to surgery.

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they had wounds needing operative treatment

1.

a worker, especially a skilled one in a manufacturing industry.

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machinist mechanic engineer driver worker workman artisan craftsman craftswoman

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operator operate operational operation operating room operating system system operator