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Definition of 'operate' Verb
- direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
Synonyms: run - perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
Synonyms: function work go run
Antonyms: malfunction misfunction - handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
Synonyms: control - perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Synonyms: manoeuver maneuver manoeuvre - happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
- keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
Synonyms: engage mesh lock
Antonyms: disengage withdraw - perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
Synonyms: operate on
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