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operate [v]

1)	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

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direct running operation operation operator financier work block warm_up

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"

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function go run work

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run functioning operation malfunction double roll cut work serve

3)	handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

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4)	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

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maneuver manoeuver manoeuvre

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5)	happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"

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come_about cognitive_operation

6)	keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

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engage lock mesh

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displace operation operation engagement interlock disengage flip ride

7)	perform surgery on; "The doctors operated ont he patient but failed to save his life"

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