CEFR A2

operate

verb

Meaning

To work or perform a function, especially a machine or a business.

Examples

This machine operates using electricity.
She learned how to operate the new software.

Synonyms: work, run, function, function

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operate (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒpəreɪt/

Definition

To work or perform a function, especially a machine or a business.

Examples

This machine operates using electricity.
She learned how to operate the new software.
The company operates in several countries.

How to Use operate

operate a machine (collocation): To use or control a piece of equipment. — "Can you operate this photocopier?"
operate a business (collocation): To manage and run a company or service. — "They operate a successful restaurant chain."
operate on (prepositional phrase): To perform surgery on someone or something. — "The patient is ready to operate on."

Synonyms of operate

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Antonyms of operate

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