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• Bezeichnet etwas, das wirksam ist, in Betrieb ist oder im jeweiligen Zusammenhang ausschlaggebend ist.

Describes something that is in effect, functioning, or having the most relevant significance in a given context.

1. In effect or functioningB2formal

   Being in force, active, or currently operating.

   In Kraft befindlich

   • The new regulations will become operative next month.
   • The treaty remains operative despite the political tensions.
   • Is the emergency protocol still operative?

   Synonymeactivecurrenteffectivefunctionalin effectin forceoperationalworking

   Antonymedeaddefunctinactiveinertinoperativenonfunctional

2. Surgical treatmentB2formalmedical

   Relating to or requiring treatment by surgery, as opposed to medication.

   Chirurgisch

   • The patient required operative intervention to remove the tumor.
   • Operative procedures are often the last resort for this condition.
   • The surgeon explained the risks of the operative treatment.

   Synonymesurgical

3. Effective or producing resultsC1formal

   Producing a desired effect; effective in achieving a goal.

   Wirksam

   • The new strategy proved highly operative in increasing sales.
   • Her leadership was the operative factor in the team's success.
   • The operative word in the plan is 'efficiency'.

   Synonymeeffectiveeffectualefficaciousproductivesuccessfuluseful

   Antonymefutileineffectiveinefficaciousunproductiveuseless

4. Functional (machine)B2formal

   Performing or capable of performing a function, especially for a machine or system.

   Funktionsfähig

   • The machine is fully operative after the repairs.
   • All systems are operative and ready for launch.
   • The operative parts of the engine need regular maintenance.

   Synonymefunctionalfunctioningin operationoperationalrunningserviceableusableworking

   Antonymebrokendeadinoperativenonfunctional

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die heimlich im Nachrichtendienst für eine Regierung arbeitet, oder jemanden, der als Detektiv zur Informationsbeschaffung angeheuert werden kann.

A noun referring to a person secretly employed in espionage for a government, or someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information.

1. Espionage agentB2formal

   A person secretly employed in espionage for a government or organization.

   Geheimagent

   • The operative was sent to gather intelligence on the enemy's plans.
   • She worked as a covert operative for the agency for over a decade.
   • The operative's identity was kept secret to protect the mission.

   Synonymeagentassetintelligence agentsecret agentspyundercover agent

2. Private detectiveB2formal

   Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information.

   Privatdetektiv

   • The company hired a private operative to investigate the theft.
   • The operative followed the suspect for several days.
   • She worked as an operative for a detective agency.

   Synonymeagentdetectivegumshoeinvestigatorprivate eyeprivate investigatorshamussleuth