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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- operate :direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
- She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
- operate :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
- operate :handle and cause to function
- do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol|control the lever
- operate :keep engaged
- operate :perform surgery on
- The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
- operate :perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense