LEARNit Dictionary

operate

verb
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
to work in a particular way
عمل کردن, کار کردن
synonym function
2
B2
to use or control a machine or make it work
کار کردن, راه انداختن, به‌کار بردن, کنترل کردن
What skills are needed to operate this machinery?
They use a remotely operated camera.
The doors can be manually operated in the event of fire.
3
B2
to manage a business, organization or service
اداره کردن, مدیریت کردن, گرداندن, راهبری کردن
The airline currently operates flights to 25 countries.
By last year, the chain was operating 388 stores in 47 states.
He started and operated a successful technology business.
The company operates public transport services across the world.
4
B2
to work, especially in a particular way or from a particular place
عمل کردن, کار کردن, فعالیت کردن
A new late-night service is now operating.
They plan to operate from a new office in Edinburgh.
Retailers operate in a fast-paced environment.
The business operates on a cooperative basis.
We operate independently from our sister companies.
5
B2
to be used or working; to use something or make it work
عمل کردن, کار کردن, به کار بردن, به کار گرفتن, به کار انداختن, استفاده کردن
The regulation operates in favour of married couples.
He believes that sinister forces are operating.
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers.
6
B2
to cut open somebody’s body in order to remove a part that has a disease or to repair a part that is damaged
عمل جراحی کردن, جراحی کردن, انجام عمل جراحی
Surgeons operated last night.
We will have to operate on his eyes.
She was operated on the next day.
7
to be involved in military activities in a place
عمل نظامی انجام دادن, فعال بودن در امور نظامی, عملیات نظامی کردن, درگیر شدن در اقدامات نظامی, کنش نظامی داشتن
Troops are operating from bases in the north.