Operate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/

Definitions of operate

verb to perform a function or action; to work in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 I operate a small food stall in my neighborhood.

A2 She learned how to operate a cash register at her first job.

B1 The company operates a chain of restaurants across the country.

B2 The surgeon will operate on the patient's knee tomorrow.

C1 The CEO oversees the company's global operations and ensures they operate efficiently.

C2 The pilot must be able to operate the aircraft in various weather conditions.

Examples of operate in a Sentence

formal The company must operate within the confines of the law at all times.

informal I'm not sure how to operate this new coffee machine.

slang Do you know how to operate this thingamajig?

figurative She seems to operate on a different level of thinking than the rest of us.

Grammatical Forms of operate

• past tense: operated
• plural: operates
• comparative: more operate
• superlative: most operate
• present tense: operate
• future tense: will operate
• perfect tense: has operated
• continuous tense: is operating
• singular: operates
• positive degree: operate
• infinitive: to operate
• gerund: operating
• participle: operating

Origin and Evolution of operate

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'operate' originated from the Latin word 'operari', which means 'to work' or 'to be busy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'operate' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just physical work, such as performing a function or carrying out a task in a skilled or efficient manner.