Operative

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

functioning, having effect, or relating to a secret agent or worker

Example Sentences

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

The new law is now operative across the country.

Example Expressions

operative word

Synonyms

active, functional, working, effective, operational, secret agent

Entry 1

active, functional, working, effective, operational

Entry 2

functional, working, active, effective, secret agent

Antonyms

inoperative, inactive, non-functional, ineffective

Entry 1

inoperative, inactive, non-functional, ineffective

Entry 2

inactive, inoperative, ineffective

Collocations

operative system, operative procedure, operative condition, operative word, operative law, secret operative

Entry 1

operative system, operative procedure, operative condition

Entry 2

operative word, operative procedure, operative law, secret operative