operate

操作；工作

起作用；生效

实行；活动

开刀；施行手术

operate

操作, 运转, 开动, 起作用, 动手术, 开刀

[军]作军事行动

operate

1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

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2. 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"

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3. handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

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

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5. happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"

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6. keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

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7. perform surgery on; "The doctors operated ont he patient but failed to save his life"

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