operate

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  • February 10. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    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"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    operate verb english

    perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"