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direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
2.
perform as expected when applied
3.
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
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happen
6.
keep engaged
7.
perform surgery on
The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
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derived forms
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1. Operate / Past
operated
2. Operate / Third Person
operates
3. Operate / Present Participle
operating
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