Definition of Operate

Verb

  • perform surgery on
    "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
    - operate on
  • keep engaged
    "engaged the gears"
  • happen
    "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
  • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
    - manoeuver
  • handle and cause to function
    "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"
    "control the lever"
  • 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"
  • direct or control
    projects, businesses, etc.
    "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
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Word games points for the Operate

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Unscramble operate

143 unscramble word found using the letters operate.
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