Meaning Of The Word Operate

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Operate Meaning

Operate Definition
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What's The Definition Of Operate?

operate
verb: If you operate a business or organization, you work to keep it running properly. If a business or organization operates, it carries out its work.
verb: The way that something operates is the way that it works or has a particular effect.

operate in American English
to be in action so as to produce an effect; act; function; work
to bring about as an effect
intransitive verb: to work, perform, or function, as a machine does
transitive verb: to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.)

operate in British English
verb: to function or cause to function

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