English to English verb
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direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. | | Example: She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
source: wordnet30
2 |
perform as expected when applied | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
3 |
handle and cause to function | | Example: do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol control the lever
source: wordnet30
4 |
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | | source: wordnet30
5 |
happen | | Example: What is going on in the minds of the people?
source: wordnet30
6 |
keep engaged | | Example: engaged the gears
source: wordnet30
7 |
perform surgery on | | Example: The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
source: wordnet30
8 |
To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act. | | source: webster1913
9 |
To produce, as an effect; to cause. | | source: webster1913
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