Operate - translation, pronunciation and examples
operate
control device
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When to use operate
Только обученный персонал может управлять заводским оборудованием.
Вы знаете, как управлять этой стиральной машиной?
operate usage examples
Только обученный персонал может управлять заводским оборудованием.
Only trained staff may operate the factory equipment.
Вы знаете, как управлять этой стиральной машиной?
Do you know how to operate this washing machine?
Similar words
Primary term meaning to run or work machinery, systems, or businesses
Often means to manage or conduct operations (businesses, services, processes); can also mean to operate equipment
Emphasizes exercising authority or regulation over something; implies direct influence or restriction
To be in charge of or administer an organization, team, or process; stress on leadership and decision-making
To operate and control a motor vehicle; also to propel or cause movement
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What's the difference between operate / run / control / manage / drive / steer
Primary term meaning to run or work machinery, systems, or businesses
She can operate the new MRI machine.
Она умеет управлять новым МРТ-аппаратом.
Often means to manage or conduct operations (businesses, services, processes); can also mean to operate equipment
He runs the small factory outside town.
Он управляет небольшим заводом за городом.
Emphasizes exercising authority or regulation over something; implies direct influence or restriction
The technician controls the temperature from a console.
Техник регулирует температуру с пульта.
To be in charge of or administer an organization, team, or process; stress on leadership and decision-making
She manages a team of ten people.
Она управляет командой из десяти человек.
He drives to work every day.
Он ездит на работу каждый день.
To guide the direction of movement (vehicle, ship) or direct the course of proceedings figuratively
She steered the committee toward a compromise.
Она направила комитет к компромиссу.
To employ something for a purpose; focuses on utilization rather than operating or controlling
She uses the blender to make smoothies.
Она использует блендер, чтобы готовить смузи.
To deal with or work with something, often practically or physically; implies coping or treatment rather than formal control
Can you handle the heavy equipment safely?
Ты можешь безопасно обращаться с тяжёлым оборудованием?
To fly or steer an aircraft; figuratively, to guide a trial or experimental project
He piloted the plane through the storm.
Он управлял самолётом через шторм.
To operate with skill or control, often manually; can carry a negative sense when referring to people (to influence unfairly)
The surgeon manipulated the instruments with great precision.
Хирург умело управлял инструментами.
To assemble or configure equipment or systems so they can operate; emphasizes preparation and installation
They set up the new printer in the office.
Они установили и настроили новый принтер в офисе.
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How to pronounce operate and what this word means
operate translation: управлять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce operate
/tə ˈɒpəreɪt/
operate translation
управлять
operate examples
Only trained staff may operate the factory equipment.
operate transcription
/tə ˈɒpəreɪt/, /ˈɑpəˌreɪt/
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operate meaning: what does it mean?
control device
operate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
operate is pronounced as /tə ˈɒpəreɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
operate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Only trained staff may operate the factory equipment. Translation: Только обученный персонал может управлять заводским оборудованием.
Is operate part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, operate (управлять) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is operate part of Professions vocabulary?
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