operate

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business

Example Sentences

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

She learned how to operate the new machine.

Example Expressions

operate on

Synonyms

function, run, manage, control, handle, conduct

Entry 1

function, run, manage, control

Entry 2

control, manage, run, handle, conduct

Antonyms

malfunction, stop, cease, halt, shut down

Entry 1

malfunction, stop, cease, halt

Entry 2

stop, shut down

Collocations

operate smoothly, operate efficiently, operate machinery, operate business, operate successfully, operate a machine, operate effectively, operate on patients

Entry 1

operate smoothly, operate efficiently, operate machinery, operate business, operate successfully

Entry 2

operate a machine, operate effectively, operate on patients, operate smoothly