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								direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. 2.
								perform as expected when applied
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								handle and cause to function
 do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
 4.
								perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
 5.
								happen
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								keep engaged
 7.
								perform surgery on
 The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
 
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			| 1. Operate / Past operated
 2. Operate / Third Person
 operates
 3. Operate / Present Participle
 operating
 
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