operative
- 1) adjective, in force, effect, or operation
- 2) adjective, exerting force or influence
- 3) adjective, producing a desired effect; significant
- 4) adjective, of or relating to a surgical procedure
- 5) noun, a worker, esp one with a special skill
- 6) noun, a private detective
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active, relevant, worker, hand, employee, mechanic, labourer, workman, artisan, machinist, spy, secret agent, double agent, mole, nark (Brit. Austral. N.Z. slang), current, effective, standing, function, efficient, operational, functional, workable, serviceable, important, key, fitting, significant, appropriate, crucial, influential, apt, applicable, indicative, pertinent, apposite, germane