operable

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Betrieb genommen oder verwendet werden kann; wird häufig im technischen oder medizinischen Kontext verwendet.

Describes something that is capable of being operated or put into use; often used in technical or medical contexts.

1. Treatable by surgeryC1formalmedical

   Capable of being treated or corrected by a surgical operation.

   operabel

   • The tumor is operable and the patient is scheduled for surgery next week.
   • Doctors determined that the condition is operable with a low risk of complications.
   • Fortunately, the cancer was found early and is still operable.

   Antonymeinoperable

2. Ready for useC1formaltechnical

   Fit or ready to be used or put into service.

   Betriebsbereit

   • The new machinery is now fully operable after the final inspection.
   • The system is operable and can be accessed by all authorized users.
   • The software is operable on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

   Synonymefunctionaloperationalserviceableusableworkable

   Antonymebrokendefectiveinoperablenonfunctionalunusable

3. Usable for a purposeC1formal

   Suitable or available for a specific function or task.

   Zweckmäßig verwendbar

   • This tool is operable for cutting through metal sheets.
   • The protocol is operable in emergency situations.
   • The device is operable in extreme temperatures.

   Synonymefunctionaloperationalpracticableserviceableusableworkable

   Antonymebrokendefectiveinoperablenonfunctionalunusable