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operate
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
operates; operated; operating
operates; operated; operating
Learner's definition of OPERATE
1
[no object] : to function or behave in a proper or particular way运转；工作
- They hope to have the windmill operating again tomorrow.他们希望明天能让风车再次运转。
- The camera also operates underwater.这架相机在水下也能拍摄。
- The machine can operate at high speeds.这台机器可以高速运转。
- We need someone who operates [=performs] well under pressure.我们需要面对压力仍然能表现良好的人。
- The drug operates [=(more commonly) works] quickly.这种药见效快。
2
[+ object] : to use and control (something)操作；操控 — sometimes used in combination有时用于合成词
- instructions for operating the new microwave oven新微波炉的操作说明
- a license to operate a motor vehicle机动车驾驶执照
- operate machinery操作机器
- a coin-operated washing machine [=a washing machine that you must put coins into in order to use]投币洗衣机
- voice-operated computer systems声控电脑系统
3
a [+ object] : to have control of (something, such as a business, department, program, etc.)管理，经营（企业、部门等）
- operating [=managing, running] a business管理企业
- The café is owned and operated by a young couple.一对年轻夫妇拥有并经营这家咖啡馆。
- The organization operates a recycling program.这个组织在进行一个回收计划。
b [no object] : to function as a business, group, etc.（企业、集团等）经营，运作，运营
- It's the only casino operating in the state.这是在本州经营的唯一一家赌场。
- The mill has been operating [=(more commonly) in operation] for 100 years.这家磨坊已经经营100年了。
- The company operates from Chicago.这家公司从芝加哥起家经营。
- soldiers operating overseas在海外执行任务的士兵
- a militant group operating against the government反对政府的军事集团
4
[no object] medical : to perform surgery动手术 — often + on
- The doctors needed to operate immediately.医生们需要马上开始手术。
- operate on a tumor/patient对肿瘤/病人进行手术
operate
verb
op·er·ate ˈä-pə-ˌrāt 
ˈä-ˌprāt
operated; operating
Example Sentences
They hope to have the windmill operating again tomorrow. The camera also operates underwater. The machine can operate at high speeds. instructions for operating the new microwave oven a license to operate a motor vehicle The café is owned and operated by a young couple. The organization operates a recycling program. It's the only casino operating in the state. The company operates from Chicago. a militant group operating against the government See More
Recent Examples on the Web The company filed three complaints in Cook County Circuit Court in hopes the Tinley Park businesses can continue to operate their video gaming machines instead of serving a three-day suspension. 
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Cinemas will continue to operate and employees will continue getting their wages and benefits while Cineworld goes through bankruptcy. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 The plant’s Ukrainian staff continue to operate it. Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Boulevard, Fernway, Lomond, Mercer and Onaway would continue to operate as elementary schools, likely serving students in grades K-5. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Authorities in Shenzhen and Chengdu have reassured their residents that food and drug supplies are adequate and that basic delivery and ride-hailing services can continue to operate. Raffaele Huang, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 Ballard’s owner, Steven Filippi, fought the decision; the state granted his appeal and restored the licenses with restrictions on Aug. 24, allowing the company to continue to operate with additional security and other measures. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 The owners will continue to operate SIlver Star Cafe in Park City. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Russia's military has occupied much of the region for months, but Ukrainian workers continue to operate the plant, Europe's largest. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Cinemas will continue to operate and employees will continue getting their wages and benefits while Cineworld goes through bankruptcy. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 The plant’s Ukrainian staff continue to operate it. Hanna Arhirova, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2022 Boulevard, Fernway, Lomond, Mercer and Onaway would continue to operate as elementary schools, likely serving students in grades K-5. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Authorities in Shenzhen and Chengdu have reassured their residents that food and drug supplies are adequate and that basic delivery and ride-hailing services can continue to operate. Raffaele Huang, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 Ballard’s owner, Steven Filippi, fought the decision; the state granted his appeal and restored the licenses with restrictions on Aug. 24, allowing the company to continue to operate with additional security and other measures. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 The owners will continue to operate SIlver Star Cafe in Park City. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Russia's military has occupied much of the region for months, but Ukrainian workers continue to operate the plant, Europe's largest. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin operātus, past participle of operārī "to work, be efficacious, effect, produce," going back to Latin, "to busy oneself, be at work," probably back-formation from operātus "busy, engaged, occupied with religious observances," from opera "activity, effort" + -ātus -ate entry 3 — more at opera entry 2
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of operate was in 1588 verb¹
verb²
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