operate

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по управлению, контролю или функционированию определённым образом, часто в механическом, медицинском или деловом контексте.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling, managing, or functioning in a specific way, often in a mechanical, medical, or business context.

1. B1formal

   To function or work in a particular way.

   Работать

   • The machine operates smoothly after the repair.
   • This software operates on multiple platforms.
   • The factory operates 24 hours a day.

   Synonymsactbehavefunctiongoperformrunwork

   Antonymsbreakfailhaltmalfunctionstall

2. B1formal

   To control or manage a machine, system, or organization.

   Управлять

   • She operates the crane with great skill.
   • He operates a small business in the city.
   • The pilot operates the aircraft from the cockpit.

   Synonymsconductcontroldirectdriveguidehandlemanagerunusework

3. Perform surgeryB2formalmedical

   To perform a medical procedure on a patient to treat an injury or disease.

   Оперировать

   • The surgeon operated on the patient's heart.
   • They operated to remove the tumor.
   • The doctor will operate tomorrow morning.

Phrasal variantsoperate on