operate
Translation
to operate, to run, to manage, to perform surgery
Examples
Can you operate this machine?
Can you operate this machine?
The company operates in many countries.
The company operates in many countries.
The surgeon will operate tomorrow.
The surgeon will operate tomorrow.
The new system operates smoothly.
The new system operates smoothly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to control a machine or system Can you operate this machine?
((in a place)) to do business in a place The company operates in many countries.
((on sb.)) to perform surgery on someone The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: run, manage, handle, function
Etymology
From Latin 'operari', meaning 'to work'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'operator' at a control panel, making something work or function.