Operate
Verb
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To control or make something work.
Example
"He can operate the machine."
"The nurse showed him how to operate the medical equipment safely and correctly."
"The company operates in several countries, providing services to customers across different regions."
Explanation
Operate means to control, run, or use something so that it works properly. For example, a person can operate a machine, a phone, or a vehicle. In healthcare, doctors operate on patients to fix medical problems. In business, a company operates when it runs its daily activities. The word shows action and responsibility, meaning someone is actively making something function or does a specific action. Operate is commonly used in technology, health, and daily work situations.