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  • Definition
    • 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
      • engaged the gears

    • 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

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