operate (
http://definr.com/operate)
v 1: direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is
running a relief operation in the Sudan" [syn:
run]
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" [syn:
function,
work,
go,
run] [ant:
malfunction]
3: handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery
after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever" [syn:
control]
4: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to
secure an advantage in attack or defense [syn:
maneuver,
manoeuvre]
5: happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
6: keep engaged; "engaged the gears" [syn:
engage,
mesh,
lock]
[ant:
disengage]
7: perform surgery on; "The doctors operated ont he patient but
failed to save his life" [syn:
operate on]