intransitive verb. To perform a function; work.

intransitive verb. To perform surgery.

intransitive verb. undefined

intransitive verb. To exert an influence.

intransitive verb. To produce a desired or proper effect.

intransitive verb. To carry on a military or naval action or campaign.

intransitive verb. To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner.

intransitive verb. To control the functioning of; run.

intransitive verb. To conduct the affairs of; manage.

intransitive verb. To supply with power.

To perform or be at work; exert force or influence; act: with on or upon governing the object of the action: as, the sculptor operates on the clay or marble of which he makes his figures; a machine operates on the raw materials submitted to it.

Specifically, in surgery, to perform some manual act upon the body of the patient, usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, or otherwise to improve the physical condition.

To produce an effect; act; work: used absolutely.

To produce the desired or appropriate effect; act effectively; be effectual in producing the result intended: as, the medicine operated well.

To carry on speculative transactions; buy and sell speculatively: with in: as, to operate in stocks; to operate in oil.

Synonyms 3 and 4. Act, Work, etc. See act.

To effect; produce by action or the exertion of force or energy; accomplish as an agent; cause.

To direct or superintend the working of; cause to move or perform the acts desired; work: as, to operate a machine.

transitive verb. To produce, as an effect; to cause.

transitive verb. To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work.

intransitive verb. To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

intransitive verb. To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature

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

intransitive 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.

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

verb. To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

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.

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

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.

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

verb. To produce, as an effect; to cause.

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

verb. keep engaged

verb. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

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

verb. perform as expected when applied

verb. handle and cause to function

verb. perform surgery on

verb. happen

"There is a reason why these three safeties operate from the trigger."

act  works  

opera  operable  operand  operant  operation  

operated  operating  

come about  fallout  go on  hap  happen  

cut  double  roll  run  serve  

cooperate  

additional  administrative  cumulative  incremental  minimal  

act  act  angle  be caught short  be effective  

operated  operates  operating