- operate⇄operate, verb, -ated,-ating.
- operate⇄v.i. 1. to be at work; run.
Ex. The machinery operates night and day.
(SYN) perform, function.
2. to produce an effect; work; act.
Ex. Several causes operated to bring on the war.
3. to produce a desired effect.
Ex. - operate⇄v.t. 1. to keep at work; drive; run.
Ex. The boy operates the elevator.
2. to direct the working of as owner or manager; manage.
Ex. That company operates three factories.
3. to bring about; produce (some effect).
Ex. We a