eng: operate

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Meaning
means	(verb) direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan" run, operate
means	(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" operate, go, work, run, function
means	(verb) handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever" control, operate
means	(verb) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense manoeuver, maneuver, operate, manoeuvre
means	(verb) happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?" operate
means	(verb) keep engaged; "engaged the gears" engage, lock, operate, mesh
means	(verb) perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life" operate on, operate