Definition and Synonyms for Operate

Definition of Operate

1. Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. Verb
2. Perform as expected when applied Verb
3. Handle and cause to function Verb
4. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense Verb
5. Keep engaged Verb
6. Perform surgery on Verb

operative
Adjective
derivation
1
1. relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
operator
Noun
derivation
2
1. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
2. someone who owns or operates a business
operation
Noun
derivation
9
1. a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
2. activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
3. the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
4. the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
5. the state of being in effect or being operative
6. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
7. process or manner of functioning or operating
8. the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
9. a business especially one run on a large scale
operant
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. having influence or producing an effect
operative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
2. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

Words Rhyme with operate

Etymology for operate