Definition of operate

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operate - 8 definitions

- verb
1. operate -- direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
synonyms: run
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. function -- 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"
synonyms: function, work, go, run
antonyms: malfunction -- fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. operate -- handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
synonyms: control
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. manoeuver -- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
synonyms: manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. operate -- happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. engage -- keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
synonyms: engage, mesh, lock
antonyms: disengage -- release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. operate on -- perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
synonyms: operate on
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. operate, operated -- to perform a function
synonyms: operated, operates, operating, reoperate
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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Antonyms
malfunction -- fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned"
disengage -- release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears"

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