operate

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially (Med.), to take appropriate effect on the human system.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.

6. 6transitive verb

   To produce, as an effect; to cause.

7. 7transitive verb

   To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine.

8. 8verb

   perform surgery on

   "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"

9. 9verb

   happen

   "What is going on in the minds of the people?"

10. 10verb

    perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

    Synonyms

    maneuvermanoeuvermanoeuvre
11. 11verb

    handle and cause to function

    "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"

    "control the lever"

    Synonyms

    control
12. 12verb

    keep engaged

    "engaged the gears"

    Synonyms

    engagelockmesh
13. 13verb

    perform as expected when applied

    "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"

    "Does this old car still run well?"

    Synonyms

    functiongorunwork
14. 14verb

    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

    "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

    Synonyms

    run