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/ˈɑpərˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔpərˌeɪtɪŋ/ Listen

verb

Operate v. t.

1.

To produce, as an effect; to cause. "The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock."

2.

To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine.

Operate v. i. (past & past part. operated; pres. part. operating)

1.

To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

2.

To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially (Med.), To take appropriate effect on the human system.

3.

To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence. "The virtues of private persons operate but on a few." "A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live."

4.

(Surg.) To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.

5.

To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits. (Brokers' Cant)

adjective

operating adj.

1.

Pr. p. of operate; as, the operating conditions of the oxidation pond.

2.

Having an effect or influence.

Synonyms: at work(predicate), in operation, operant.

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