transitive. To operate (a machine, apparatus, tool, etc.); to control the operation or functioning of. Also: to provide operating power for; to…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > cause to operate [verb (transitive)] (33) work1591 transitive. To operate (a machine, apparatus, tool, etc.); to control the operation or functioning of. Also: to provide operating power for; to… act1597 transitive. To put in motion, to motivate; to actuate, animate. Obsolete. to put onc1842 transitive. To bring (a device or mechanism) into action, to activate; to cause to have effect; to apply (pressure, etc.) by operating a device or… operate1847 transitive. Originally U.S. To cause or direct the functioning of; to control the working of (a machine, boat, etc.). trip1897 transitive. To release (a catch, lever, or the like) by contact with a projection; to operate (a mechanism) in this way. Also more widely, to… Subcategories:— too powerfully (1) — like a machine (1) — operate against (5) — operate together to produce (1) — put in effective operation (20) |
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