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operate

Ngoại động từNội động từ
Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: operatedPhân từ 2: operatedV-ing: operatingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a strong sense of mechanical precision and systematic control. It suggests a deliberate process where a set of rules or a technical manual is followed to achieve a specific result. When used in a business or technical sense, it implies a state of active functionality rather than passive existence. In a medical context, the word takes on a high-stakes, sterile connotation. It shifts from the idea of controlling a machine to the precise physical manipulation of a biological body, evoking an atmosphere of urgency, expertise, and clinical authority.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To control the functioning of a machine or system.

"The technician knows how to operate the heavy machinery."

Nội động từ
[something]

To function or work in a specific way.

"The new software operates on a cloud-based system."

Ngoại động từ
[someone]

To perform a surgical procedure on a patient.

"The surgeons had to operate immediately to save the patient."

Nội động từ
[someone][something]

To conduct business or manage an organization.

"The company operates out of a small office in London."

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