operate

• Verbo usado para referirse a la acción de controlar, manejar o hacer funcionar algo de cierta manera, a menudo en contextos mecánicos, médicos o de negocios, así como al acto de realizar una intervención o procedimiento.

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.

   Funcionar u operar

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

   Sinónimosactbehavefunctiongoperformrunwork

   Antónimosbreakfailhaltmalfunctionstall

2. B1formal

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

   Operar (controlar o gestionar)

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

   Sinónimosconductcontroldirectdriveguidehandlemanagerunusework

3. Perform surgeryB2formalmedical

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

   Operar (cirugía)

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

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