verb๐ShareTo perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act."The baker operated the oven to bake the bread. "workactionmachinetechnologyenergyindustryjobtechnicalsystemfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "physiologymedicinebodyfunctionactionorganismhumanbiologyanatomyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "mindactionmoralphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "medicinebodyanatomyactionhumantechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo produce, as an effect; to cause."The new law operated to reduce traffic accidents. "actionprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work."to operate a machine"machineworktechnologyactionprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(in combination) operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy"My daughter loves her battery-operated train set. "machinedevicetechnicalelectronicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving undergone an operation"My operated knee still feels sore after physical therapy. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
