operate

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operate

  1. verb, to function or cause to function
  2. verb, to control the functioning of
  3. verb, to manage, direct, run, or pursue (a business, system, etc)
  4. (and 5 more)

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  1. operate a machine

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Synonyms

work, work, work, use, control, perform, manage, run, direct, handle


Antonyms

break down

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