'operate' definitions:

Definition of 'operate'

From: WordNet
verb
Direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan" [syn: operate, run]
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" [syn: function, work, operate, go, run] [ant: malfunction, misfunction]
verb
Handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever" [syn: operate, control]
verb
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn: manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate]
verb
Happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
verb
Keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn: engage, mesh, lock, operate] [ant: disengage, withdraw]
verb
Perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life" [syn: operate on, operate]

Synonyms of 'operate'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'operate'