OPERATE

(verb) perform surgery on
"The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
synonyms : operate on
(verb) happen
"What is going on in the minds of the people?"
(verb) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
synonyms : maneuver , manoeuver , manoeuvre
(verb) handle and cause to function
"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol", "control the lever"
synonyms : control
(verb) keep engaged
"engaged the gears"
synonyms : engage , lock , mesh
(verb) perform as expected when applied
"The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in", "Does this old car still run well?", "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
synonyms : function , go , run , work
(verb) direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
"She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
synonyms : run

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