Definition of operate

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Operate (v. t.) To produce, as an effect; to cause..

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Energize :: Energize (v. i.) To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.
Cooperated :: Cooperated (imp. & p. p.) of Cooperat.
Nasal :: Nasal (n.) A medicine that operates through the nose; an errhine.
Semaphorist :: Semaphorist (n.) One who manages or operates a semaphore.
Capstan :: Capstan (n.) A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket..
Operate :: Operate (v. i.) To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially (Med.), to take appropriate effect on the human system..
Properate :: Properate (v. t. & i.) To hasten, or press forward..
Catheterize :: Catheterize (v. t.) To operate on with a catheter.
Operate :: Operate (v. t.) To produce, as an effect; to cause..
Play :: Play (n.) To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays..
Dieresis :: Dieresis (n.) A mark consisting of two dots [/], placed over the second of two adjacent vowels, to denote that they are to be pronounced as distinct letters; as, cooperate, aerial..
Serve :: Serve (v. t.) To work; to operate; as, to serve the guns..
Intensity :: Intensity (n.) The amount or degree of energy with which a force operates or a cause acts; effectiveness, as estimated by results produced..
Key :: Key (n.) An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock and operated by turning in its place..
Machiner :: Machiner (n.) One who or operates a machine; a machinist.
Dynamometer :: Dynamometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring force or power; especially, muscular effort of men or animals, or the power developed by a motor, or that required to operate machinery..
Slide :: Slide (n.) That which operates by sliding.
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A contrivance or machine fixed to the mandrel of a lathe, for holding a tool or the material to be operated upon..
Experiment :: Experiment (v. t.) To make experiment; to operate by test or trial; -- often with on, upon, or in, referring to the subject of an experiment; with, referring to the instrument; and by, referring to the means; as, to experiment upon electricity; he experimented in plowing with ponies, or by steam power..
Proceed :: Proceed (v. i.) To have application or effect; to operate.
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