1. operate - verb
· direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
Synonym(s): run
Hypernym(s): direct
2. operate - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): function, work, go, run
3. operate - verb
· handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
Synonym(s): control
Hypernym(s): manipulate
4. operate - verb
· perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Synonym(s): manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre
5. operate - verb
· keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
Synonym(s): engage, mesh, lock
6. operate - verb
· perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
Synonym(s): operate_on
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