operate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire fonctionner une machine, un système ou une organisation, de diriger ou de contrôler un processus, ou encore d'effectuer une intervention chirurgicale.

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.

   Fonctionner

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

   Synonymesactbehavefunctiongoperformrunwork

   Antonymesbreakfailhaltmalfunctionstall

2. B1formal

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

   Actionner, gérer, faire fonctionner

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

   Synonymesconductcontroldirectdriveguidehandlemanagerunusework

3. Perform surgeryB2formalmedical

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

   opérer

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

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