operate
/ˈɒpəreɪt/ · /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #5114 in the learning path
操作；运转
Definitions
v. to control equipment, or to work as a machine
操作；运转
v. to run a business or provide a service
经营；运营
v. to perform surgery on a patient
做手术
Example
Can you show me how to operate this printer?
你能教我怎么操作这台打印机吗？
Companies that operate in rural areas often face higher transport costs and limited access to skilled workers.
在农村地区经营的公司往往面临较高的运输成本，而且难以找到技术熟练的员工。
Collocations
- operate machinery
- operate a business
- operate on a patient
- operate efficiently
Word family
- operation (n.)
- operator (n.)
- operational (adj.)
Synonyms
- run
- control
Usage tip
操作机器直接接宾语；给某人做手术用operate on。
FAQ
- What does operate mean?
- to control equipment, or to work as a machine to run a business or provide a service to perform surgery on a patient
- How is operate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒpəreɪt/, US /ˈɑːpəreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
