operate
operate
control device
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operate with Russian translation
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?
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operate belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
operate synonyms
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Often means to manage or conduct operations (businesses, services, processes); can also mean to operate equipment
He runs the small factory outside town.
Emphasizes exercising authority or regulation over something; implies direct influence or restriction
The technician controls the temperature from a console.
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.
He drives to work every day.
To guide the direction of movement (vehicle, ship) or direct the course of proceedings figuratively
She steered the committee toward a compromise.
To employ something for a purpose; focuses on utilization rather than operating or controlling
She uses the blender to make smoothies.
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?
To fly or steer an aircraft; figuratively, to guide a trial or experimental project
He piloted the plane through the storm.
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.
To assemble or configure equipment or systems so they can operate; emphasizes preparation and installation
They set up the new printer in the office.
What’s the difference
How is operate different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
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 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?
Yes, operate can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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