verb🔗ShareArbeiten, wirken, betreibenTo perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act."The baker operated the oven to bake the bread. "Der Bäcker bediente den Ofen, um das Brot zu backen.workactionmachinetechnologyenergyindustryjobtechnicalsystemfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWirkung zeigen, funktionierenTo produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system."The medicine operated quickly to relieve her headache. "Die Medizin wirkte schnell, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.physiologymedicinebodyfunctionactionorganismhumanbiologyanatomyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinwirken, beeinflussenTo act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence."The teacher's kindness operated on the student, encouraging him to try harder. "Die Freundlichkeit des Lehrers wirkte auf den Schüler ein und ermutigte ihn, sich mehr anzustrengen.mindactionmoralphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOperieren, behandelnTo perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc."The surgeon operated on the patient's broken leg to repair the damaged bone. "Der Chirurg operierte das gebrochene Bein des Patienten, um den beschädigten Knochen zu reparieren.medicinebodyanatomyactionhumantechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHandeln, spekulierenTo deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits."The investor operated in the silver market, hoping to profit from rising prices. "Der Investor handelte auf dem Silbermarkt und hoffte, von steigenden Preisen zu profitieren.businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerursachen, bewirkenTo produce, as an effect; to cause."The new law operated to reduce traffic accidents. "Das neue Gesetz bewirkte eine Verringerung der Verkehrsunfälle.actionprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBetreiben, handhabenTo put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work."to operate a machine"eine Maschine betreibenmachineworktechnologyactionprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBetrieben durch(in combination) operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy"My daughter loves her battery-operated train set. "Meine Tochter liebt ihre batteriebetriebene Eisenbahn.machinedevicetechnicalelectronicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOperiertHaving undergone an operation"My operated knee still feels sore after physical therapy. "Mein operiertes Knie fühlt sich nach der Physiotherapie immer noch wund an.medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading