operate
operate
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To function or work as intended; or to cause a machine or system to function.
"Please operate the machine carefully."
- 2.
To manage or conduct the affairs of a company or organization.
"She will operate the business from home."
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The machine operates smoothly.
The machine operates smoothly.
Can you show me how to operate this device?
Can you show me how to operate this device?
The company will operate a new branch next year.
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What does operate mean?
operate means "operate". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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operate is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The machine operates smoothly." — used to mean "operate".
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