Definition of operate

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Operate (v. t.) To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine..

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Operator :: Operator (n.) One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack..
Cooperated :: Cooperated (imp. & p. p.) of Cooperat.
Operate :: Operate (v. i.) To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act..
Butteris :: Butteris (n.) A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses..
Physic :: Physic (v. t.) To treat with physic or medicine; to administer medicine to, esp. a cathartic; to operate on as a cathartic; to purge..
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..
Operative :: Operative (n.) A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory..
Operate :: Operate (v. t.) To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work; as, to operate a machine..
Work :: Work (n.) To act or operate on the stomach and bowels, as a cathartic..
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..
Incentive :: Incentive (n.) That which moves or influences the mind, or operates on the passions; that which incites, or has a tendency to incite, to determination or action; that which prompts to good or ill; motive; spur; as, the love of money, and the desire of promotion, are two powerful incentives to action..
Bull :: Bull (n.) One who operates in expectation of a rise in the price of stocks, or in order to effect such a rise. See 4th Bear, n., 5..
Windmill :: Windmill (n.) A mill operated by the power of the wind, usually by the action of the wind upon oblique vanes or sails which radiate from a horizontal shaft..
Pull :: Pull (v. t.) To move or operate by the motion of drawing towards one; as, to pull a bell; to pull an oar..
Intensity :: Intensity (n.) The amount or degree of energy with which a force operates or a cause acts; effectiveness, as estimated by results produced..
Operate :: Operate (v. i.) To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
Fascinate :: Fascinate (v. t.) To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
Feed :: Feed (v. t.) To supply (the material to be operated upon) to a machine; as, to feed paper to a printing press..
Onager :: Onager (n.) A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery..
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