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View usage for: (ɒpərətɪv) Word forms: plural operatives1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]A system or service that is operative is working or having an effect. [formal] The commercial telephone service was no longer operative. Synonyms: in force, current, effective, standing More Synonyms of operative 2. countable nounAn operative is a worker, especially one who does work with their hands. [formal] In an automated car plant there is not a human operative to be seen. Synonyms: worker, hand, employee, mechanic More Synonyms of operative 3. countable nounAn operative is someone who works for a government agency such as the intelligence service. [mainly US] Naturally the CIA wants to protect its operatives. Synonyms: spy, secret agent, double agent, secret service agent More Synonyms of operative 4. See the operative word More Synonyms of operative operative in British English (ˈɒpərətɪv) adjective1. in force, effect, or operation 2. exerting force or influence 3. producing a desired effect; significant the operative word 4. of or relating to a surgical procedure noun5. a worker, esp one with a special skill 6. US a private detective Derived forms operatively (ˈoperatively) adverb operativeness (ˈoperativeness) or operativity (ˌoperaˈtivity) noun operative in American English (ˈɑpərəˌtɪv; ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪv) adjective1. capable of, characterized by, or in operation 2. a. accomplishing what is desired; effective b. of primary importance; key; essential the operative word in a sentence 3. connected with physical work or mechanical action 4. Surgery of or resulting from a surgical operation noun5. a worker, esp. one skilled in industrial work Derived forms operatively (ˈoperˌatively) adverb Word origin Fr opératif < LL(Ec) operativusExamples of 'operative' in a sentenceoperative In other languagesoperative British English: operative ADJECTIVE A system or service that is operative is working or having an effect. The commercial telephone service was no longer operative. - American English: operative
- Brazilian Portuguese: em vigor
- Chinese: > 起作用的系统、服务
- European Spanish: en vigor
- French: opérationnel
- German: operativ
- Italian: operativo
- Japanese: 機能している
- Korean: 작동하는
- European Portuguese: em vigor
- Latin American Spanish: operativo
British English: operative NOUN An operative is a worker, especially one who does work with their hands. In an automated car plant there is not a human operative to be seen. - American English: operative
- Brazilian Portuguese: operário
- Chinese: > 技工系统、服务
- European Spanish: operario
- French: ouvrier
- German: Maschinenarbeiter
- Italian: operaio
- Japanese: 作業員
- Korean: 직공
- European Portuguese: operário
- Latin American Spanish: operario
Chinese translation of 'operative' adj - [machine, measure, system]
有效的 (yǒuxiào de)
n (c) - (= worker)
工人 (gōngrén) (名, míng) - (US, = government agent)
特工 (tègōng) (名, míng) the operative word 关(關)键(鍵)词(詞) (guānjiàn cí)
Definition in force, effect, or operation The scheme was soon operative. Synonyms current standing functioning efficient in effect in business workable Opposites powerless , ineffective , inefficient , unworkable , unusable , inoperative , nonfunctional Definition in force, effect, or operation Make sure that the safety equipment is operative. Definition (of a word) particularly relevant or significant Just stir it gently – `gently' being the operative word. Synonyms important key significant crucial indicative Definition a worker with a special skill In an automated car plant there is not a human operative to be seen. Synonyms mechanic machinist working man or woman or person (US, Canadian) The CIA wants to protect its operatives. Synonyms double agent secret service agent undercover agent mole foreign agent fifth columnist nark (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang) Additional synonymsGuerrilla groups are active in the province. Synonyms in operation, working, live, running, moving, acting, functioning, stirring, at work, in business, in action, operative, in force, effectual, astirDefinition appropriate or relevant What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another. Synonyms appropriate, fitting, fit, suited, useful, suitable, relevant, to the point, apt, pertinent, befitting, apposite, apropos, germane, to the purpose Definition suitable or appropriate Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite. Synonyms appropriate, fitting, suited, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apropos, germane, to the purpose, appertaining Additional synonymsDefinition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) Definition suitable or appropriate The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929. Synonyms appropriate, timely, right, seemly, fitting, fit, related, correct, belonging, suitable, relevant, proper, to the point, applicable, pertinent, befitting, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), germane, to the purpose, meet (archaic) Definition a skilled workman They have been restored by a stonemason and artisan. Synonyms or woman or person">craftsman or woman or person, technician, mechanic, journeyman, artificer, handicraftsman, skilled worker Definition officially coming into operation The new rules will become effective in the next few days. Synonyms in operation, official, current, legal, real, active, actual, in effect, valid, operative, in force, in execution Definition a person who is hired to work for someone in return for payment Many of the company's employees are women. Synonyms worker, labourer, or woman or person">workman or woman or person, staff member, member of staff, hand, wage-earner, white-collar worker, blue-collar worker, hired hand, job-holder, member of the workforce Definition appropriate or proper The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign. Synonyms appropriate, suitable, proper, apt, right, becoming, meet (archaic), seemly, correct, decent, desirable, apposite, decorous, comme il faut Definition in working order We have fully functional smoke alarms on all staircases. Synonyms working, operative, operational, in working order, going, prepared, ready, viable, up and running, workable, usableDefinition relevant the suppression of documents which were germane to the case Synonyms relevant, related, significant, appropriate, fitting, material, allied, connected, suitable, proper, apt, applicable, pertinent, apposite, apropos, cognate, appurtenant, to the point or purpose Definition a manual worker He now works as a farm hand. Synonyms worker, employee, labourer, workman, operative, or woman or person">craftsman or woman or person, artisan, artificer, hired man, hireling The night-time curfew remains in operation. Synonyms in action, current, effective, going, functioning, active, in effect, in business, operative, in forceAdditional synonymsDefinition having or exerting influence He had been influential in shaping economic policy. Synonyms instrumental, important, significant, controlling, guiding, effective, crucial, persuasive, forcible, efficaciousDefinition a person engaged in physical work Her husband had been a farm labourer. Synonyms worker, or woman or person">workman or woman or person, working man or woman or person, manual worker, hand, blue-collar worker, drudge, unskilled worker, navvy (British, informal), labouring man Definition in working order and ready for use The new space station will be fully operational by next year. Synonyms working, going, running, ready, functioning, operative, viable, functional, up and running, workable, usable, in working order Definition relating to the matter at hand She had asked some pertinent questions. Synonyms relevant, fitting, fit, material, appropriate, pat, suitable, proper, to the point, apt, applicable, apposite, apropos, admissible, germane, to the purpose, ad rem Definition a person employed by a government to find out the military and political secrets of other governments He was blacklisted as a secret agent. Synonyms spy, undercover agent, spook (US, Canadian, informal), nark (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang), cloak-and-dagger man Definition performing effectively His Arabic was serviceable enough. Synonyms useful, practical, efficient, helpful, profitable, convenient, operative, beneficial, functional, durable, usable, dependable, advantageous, utilitarian, hard-wearingDefinition a man who is employed to do manual work The workmen were building a fence around the area. Synonyms labourer, hand, worker, employee, mechanic, operative, or woman or person">craftsman or woman or person, artisan, tradesperson, journeyman or woman, artificer (rare) |