operation

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/

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medical

(also British English, informal op)

[countable] the process of cutting open a part of a person’s body in order to remove or repair a damaged part

Will I need to have an operation?
He underwent a three-hour heart operation.
operation to do something He had an operation to remove a growth.
operation on somebody/something (to do something) an operation on her lung to remove a tumour
operation for something Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night.

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A & E
admit
consultant
doctor
hospital
ICU
inpatient
nurse
operation
ward

Collocations IllnessesIllnessesBecoming ill

catch a cold/an infectious disease/the flu/(British English) flu/pneumonia/a virus/(informal) a bug
get (British English) ill/(North American English) sick/a disease/AIDS/breast cancer/a cold/the flu/(British English) flu/a migraine
come down with a cold/the flu/(British English) flu
contract a deadly disease/a serious illness/HIV/AIDS
be infected with a virus/a parasite/HIV
develop cancer/diabetes/a rash/an ulcer/symptoms of hepatitis
have a heart attack/a stroke
provoke/trigger/produce an allergic reaction
block/burst/rupture a blood vessel
damage/sever a nerve/an artery/a tendon

Being ill

feel (British English) ill/nauseous/queasy
be running (British English) a temperature/(North American English) a fever
have a head cold/diabetes/heart disease/lung cancer/a headache/(British English) a high temperature/(North American English) a fever
suffer from asthma/malnutrition/frequent headaches/bouts of depression/a mental disorder
be laid up with/ (British English) be in bed with a cold/the flu/(British English) flu/a migraine
nurse a cold/a headache/a hangover
battle/fight cancer/depression/addiction/alcoholism

Treatments

examine a patient
diagnose a condition/disease/disorder
be diagnosed with cancer/diabetes/schizophrenia
prescribe/be given/be on/take drugs/medicine/medication/pills/painkillers/antibiotics
treat somebody for cancer/depression/shock
have/undergo an examination/an operation/surgery/a kidney transplant/therapy/chemotherapy/treatment for cancer
have/be given an injection/(British English) a flu jab/(North American English) a flu shot/a blood transfusion/a scan/an X-ray
cure a disease/an ailment/cancer/a headache/a patient
prevent the spread of disease/further outbreaks/damage to the lungs
be vaccinated against the flu/(British English) flu/the measles/(British English) measles/polio/smallpox
enhance/boost/confer/build immunity to a disease

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amputate
anaesthetic
graft
operation
procedure
scalpel
scrubs
stitch
surgery
transplant

Extra Examples

We met the surgeon who performed the operation.
Robots can perform surgical operations on humans.
She came through the operation very well.
a delicate eye operation
an operation for a kidney problem
In 1942, she underwent an operation for a brain tumor.
She had to have an operation on her knee to help her walk again.
The player needed another operation on his injured knee.
Following two major operations for duodenal cancer, he was confined to bed or a wheelchair.
He is fit and well despite a major heart operation two years ago.
He was concerned about the effect of cancelled operations on patients who had waited a long time for surgery.

Topics Medicineb1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

major
minor
small
…

verb + operation

have
undergo
come through
…

preposition

during a/the operation
operation for
operation on
…

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organized activity

[countable] an organized activity that involves several people

Weather conditions were too bad to mount a rescue operation.
The authorities launched a massive security operation in the city.
It was a covert government operation sanctioned by the President himself.
operation against somebody/something The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers.
the UN peacekeeping operations

business

[countable] a business or company, usually one that involves many parts

a huge multinational operation
He runs a successful dairy operation.
The venture will be set up as a 70%–30% joint operation.

Extra Examples

Network Computing Inc. plans to open a UK operation in Britain next year.
They could not pledge long-term commitment to the Scottish manufacturing operation.
It's difficult for smaller independent operations to compete.
Today the co-op is a highly successful operation with a growing membership.
I have no desire to expand my operation.
By his mid-teens he was overseeing a local drug operation that brought in over $5 000 a day.
The magazine was set up and funded as a joint operation by British Intelligence and the CIA.

Topics Businessb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

big
large-scale
major
…

verb + operation

begin
launch
mount
…

preposition

during a/the operation

phrases

a theatre/theater of operations

See full entry

[countable, usually plural] the activity or work done in a company, or in an area of business or industry

The firm is looking to expand its operations overseas.
The company announced it would cease operations.
The directors are not involved in day-to-day operations of the business.

Extra Examples

The airline has appointed a new director of flight operations.
restrictions placed on business operations
One of the aims of the merger was to develop joint investment banking operations.
The company commenced new mining operations in Zambia in 2013.
The company decided to eliminate its unprofitable manufacturing operations.
software tools for planning, distribution, order management, and retail operations
Many companies are transferring manufacturing operations to lower-cost countries.
She was executive vice president of business operations.
The company applied for a federal permit to expand its operations.
David Thicke will oversee operations at the new warehouse.
The business was forced to suspend operations due to water damage.
The Financial Services Authority ordered the bank to suspend some operations for six months.
The plant resumed operations after a two-week closure.
They will continue operations as separate companies.
The company's trading operations relied heavily on complicated transactions.
The publisher will continue its web operations.
It is understood that the new hedge fund has not commenced operations, but it is raising funds for investments.
Retailers look for ways to streamline their operations and improve efficiency.
The hurricane disrupted operations at refineries along the Gulf Coast.
Many small businesses finance their operations by credit card.

Topics Businessb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

big
large-scale
major
…

verb + operation

begin
launch
mount
…

preposition

during a/the operation

phrases

a theatre/theater of operations

See full entry

computer

[countable, uncountable] an act performed by a machine, especially a computer

The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds.

Extra Examples

Use the new Smart Feature Manager to extract multiple features in a single operation.
One of our application servers currently requires 3 passwords just for one simple operation.
The application is designed to perform advanced file search operations on your computer.
People can apply for benefits and perform other operations from their home computers.
The staff didn't seem to know how to perform simple operations at the till.
The hire cost for equipment is estimated according to the average number of times a particular operation is performed.
To continue normal operations, both of the two firewalls must agree conditions are safe.
Docking stations allow the laptop to be detached with a single operation.
The phone boasts the very latest chip which delivers exceptional operation times.

Topics Computersb2

machine/system

[uncountable] the way that parts of a machine or a system work; the process of making something work

Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine.
Operation of the device is extremely simple.
Competition is central to the operation of markets.
The machine can get very hot during operation.

Extra Examples

Serious injuries can result from unsafe operation of this vehicle.
As a student he did intensive research into the design and operation of fusion reactors.
We found this ventilation device best with regards to ease of maintenance and operation.
A touch screen can greatly simplify day-to-day operation of these complex devices.
a long-lasting lamp with an operation time of up to 6 000 hours
The law can and should constrain the operation of the free market.
measures to improve the operation of the linked exchange rate system

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

effective
efficient
smooth
…

verb + operation

come into
bring something into
put something into
…

preposition

during operation
in operation

phrases

in full operation
into full operation

See full entry

[uncountable] the action of functioning; the fact of being used or active or having an effect

The factory will cease operation at the end of the year.
in operation The system has been in operation for six months.
Temporary traffic controls are in operation on New Road.
into operation The new rules come into operation from next week.
It's time to put our plan into operation.

Extra Examples

the only reactor in full operation
the smooth day-to-day operation of the department
To reduce the target would disrupt the operation of money market mutual funds.
This is an example of the operation of the economic laws of supply and demand.

military activity

(also op)

[countable, usually plural] military activity

joint military/combat operations
US forces conducted ground and air operations.
He was the officer in charge of operations.
UN troops supervised the relief operations.

mathematics

[countable] a process in which a number or quantity is changed by adding, multiplying, etc.

Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin operatio(n-), from the verb operari ‘expend labour on’, from opus, oper- ‘work’.

单词	operation
释义	operation noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/ jump to other results medical (also British English, informal op) [countable] the process of cutting open a part of a person’s body in order to remove or repair a damaged part Will I need to have an operation? He underwent a three-hour heart operation. operation to do something He had an operation to remove a growth. operation on somebody/something (to do something) an operation on her lung to remove a tumour operation for something Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. Wordfinder A & E admit consultant doctor hospital ICU inpatient nurse operation ward Collocations IllnessesIllnessesBecoming ill catch a cold/an infectious disease/the flu/(British English) flu/pneumonia/a virus/(informal) a bug get (British English) ill/(North American English) sick/a disease/AIDS/breast cancer/a cold/the flu/(British English) flu/a migraine come down with a cold/the flu/(British English) flu contract a deadly disease/a serious illness/HIV/AIDS be infected with a virus/a parasite/HIV develop cancer/diabetes/a rash/an ulcer/symptoms of hepatitis have a heart attack/a stroke provoke/trigger/produce an allergic reaction block/burst/rupture a blood vessel damage/sever a nerve/an artery/a tendon Being ill feel (British English) ill/nauseous/queasy be running (British English) a temperature/(North American English) a fever have a head cold/diabetes/heart disease/lung cancer/a headache/(British English) a high temperature/(North American English) a fever suffer from asthma/malnutrition/frequent headaches/bouts of depression/a mental disorder be laid up with/ (British English) be in bed with a cold/the flu/(British English) flu/a migraine nurse a cold/a headache/a hangover battle/fight cancer/depression/addiction/alcoholism Treatments examine a patient diagnose a condition/disease/disorder be diagnosed with cancer/diabetes/schizophrenia prescribe/be given/be on/take drugs/medicine/medication/pills/painkillers/antibiotics treat somebody for cancer/depression/shock have/undergo an examination/an operation/surgery/a kidney transplant/therapy/chemotherapy/treatment for cancer have/be given an injection/(British English) a flu jab/(North American English) a flu shot/a blood transfusion/a scan/an X-ray cure a disease/an ailment/cancer/a headache/a patient prevent the spread of disease/further outbreaks/damage to the lungs be vaccinated against the flu/(British English) flu/the measles/(British English) measles/polio/smallpox enhance/boost/confer/build immunity to a disease Wordfinder amputate anaesthetic graft operation procedure scalpel scrubs stitch surgery transplant Extra Examples We met the surgeon who performed the operation. Robots can perform surgical operations on humans. She came through the operation very well. a delicate eye operation an operation for a kidney problem In 1942, she underwent an operation for a brain tumor. She had to have an operation on her knee to help her walk again. The player needed another operation on his injured knee. Following two major operations for duodenal cancer, he was confined to bed or a wheelchair. He is fit and well despite a major heart operation two years ago. He was concerned about the effect of cancelled operations on patients who had waited a long time for surgery. Topics Medicineb1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective major minor small … verb + operation have undergo come through … preposition during a/the operation operation for operation on … See full entry organized activity [countable] an organized activity that involves several people Weather conditions were too bad to mount a rescue operation. The authorities launched a massive security operation in the city. It was a covert government operation sanctioned by the President himself. operation against somebody/something The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. the UN peacekeeping operations see also holding operation Extra Examples A huge rescue operation was launched after two divers were reported missing. An ambitious clean-up operation followed the oil spill. The countries have conducted joint anti-terrorist operations. They were caught as a result of a surveillance operation. The council said funds will be available for relief operations. A criminal gang is thought to be behind the operation. This was a lengthy and complicated operation, which drew on all the specialist skills of our officers. It was a tricky operation to get all the barrels safely down on to the road. For anybody to move 380 tons of material, that would be quite an operation. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective big large-scale major … verb + operation begin launch mount … preposition during a/the operation phrases a theatre/theater of operations See full entry business [countable] a business or company, usually one that involves many parts a huge multinational operation He runs a successful dairy operation. The venture will be set up as a 70%–30% joint operation. Extra Examples Network Computing Inc. plans to open a UK operation in Britain next year. They could not pledge long-term commitment to the Scottish manufacturing operation. It's difficult for smaller independent operations to compete. Today the co-op is a highly successful operation with a growing membership. I have no desire to expand my operation. By his mid-teens he was overseeing a local drug operation that brought in over $5 000 a day. The magazine was set up and funded as a joint operation by British Intelligence and the CIA. Topics Businessb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective big large-scale major … verb + operation begin launch mount … preposition during a/the operation phrases a theatre/theater of operations See full entry [countable, usually plural] the activity or work done in a company, or in an area of business or industry The firm is looking to expand its operations overseas. The company announced it would cease operations. The directors are not involved in day-to-day operations of the business. Extra Examples The airline has appointed a new director of flight operations. restrictions placed on business operations One of the aims of the merger was to develop joint investment banking operations. The company commenced new mining operations in Zambia in 2013. The company decided to eliminate its unprofitable manufacturing operations. software tools for planning, distribution, order management, and retail operations Many companies are transferring manufacturing operations to lower-cost countries. She was executive vice president of business operations. The company applied for a federal permit to expand its operations. David Thicke will oversee operations at the new warehouse. The business was forced to suspend operations due to water damage. The Financial Services Authority ordered the bank to suspend some operations for six months. The plant resumed operations after a two-week closure. They will continue operations as separate companies. The company's trading operations relied heavily on complicated transactions. The publisher will continue its web operations. It is understood that the new hedge fund has not commenced operations, but it is raising funds for investments. Retailers look for ways to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. The hurricane disrupted operations at refineries along the Gulf Coast. Many small businesses finance their operations by credit card. Topics Businessb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective big large-scale major … verb + operation begin launch mount … preposition during a/the operation phrases a theatre/theater of operations See full entry computer [countable, uncountable] an act performed by a machine, especially a computer The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. Extra Examples Use the new Smart Feature Manager to extract multiple features in a single operation. One of our application servers currently requires 3 passwords just for one simple operation. The application is designed to perform advanced file search operations on your computer. People can apply for benefits and perform other operations from their home computers. The staff didn't seem to know how to perform simple operations at the till. The hire cost for equipment is estimated according to the average number of times a particular operation is performed. To continue normal operations, both of the two firewalls must agree conditions are safe. Docking stations allow the laptop to be detached with a single operation. The phone boasts the very latest chip which delivers exceptional operation times. Topics Computersb2 machine/system [uncountable] the way that parts of a machine or a system work; the process of making something work Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. Operation of the device is extremely simple. Competition is central to the operation of markets. The machine can get very hot during operation. Extra Examples Serious injuries can result from unsafe operation of this vehicle. As a student he did intensive research into the design and operation of fusion reactors. We found this ventilation device best with regards to ease of maintenance and operation. A touch screen can greatly simplify day-to-day operation of these complex devices. a long-lasting lamp with an operation time of up to 6 000 hours The law can and should constrain the operation of the free market. measures to improve the operation of the linked exchange rate system Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective effective efficient smooth … verb + operation come into bring something into put something into … preposition during operation in operation phrases in full operation into full operation See full entry [uncountable] the action of functioning; the fact of being used or active or having an effect The factory will cease operation at the end of the year. in operation The system has been in operation for six months. Temporary traffic controls are in operation on New Road. into operation The new rules come into operation from next week. It's time to put our plan into operation. Extra Examples the only reactor in full operation the smooth day-to-day operation of the department To reduce the target would disrupt the operation of money market mutual funds. This is an example of the operation of the economic laws of supply and demand. military activity (also op) [countable, usually plural] military activity joint military/combat operations US forces conducted ground and air operations. He was the officer in charge of operations. UN troops supervised the relief operations. see also special operation Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective big large-scale major … verb + operation begin launch mount … preposition during a/the operation phrases a theatre/theater of operations See full entry mathematics [countable] a process in which a number or quantity is changed by adding, multiplying, etc. Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin operatio(n-), from the verb operari ‘expend labour on’, from opus, oper- ‘work’.
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