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operate

English

🔊 handle and cause to function
“do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol”
🔊 direct or control
“She is running a relief operation in the Sudan”
🔊 perform surgery on
“The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life”
🔊 perform as expected when applied
“The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”
🔊 perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
🔊 keep engaged
“engaged the gears”