operated

v. worked or functioned in a particular way.

v. functioned or performed a regular function, often describing a business or a mechanical system.

“The small family business operated out of a garage for ten years.”

“The underground network operated in total secrecy for months before the authorities finally intercepted their encrypted communications.”

v. controlled or used a machine or piece of equipment.

v. controlled the functioning of a machine, vehicle, or complex apparatus.

“He operated the heavy crane with great skill on the building site.”

“The technician operated the delicate laboratory equipment with a level of precision that only comes from years of specialised training.”

v. performed a medical operation on a patient.

v. performed a surgical procedure on a patient to treat a condition.

“The surgeons operated on his knee to fix the sports injury.”

“The medical team operated on the casualty for six hours, successfully stabilising her condition despite the severity of the internal injuries.”

adj. powered or controlled by a specific thing, like a battery.

adj. functioning by means of a specified power source or control method; almost always used in compound constructions.

“The children played with a battery-operated car in the garden.”

“The remote research station relies entirely on solar-operated equipment to monitor the local climate patterns during the summer months.”

adj. describing a person or body part that has just had a medical operation.

adj. having recently undergone a surgical procedure.

“The nurse checked the operated area for any signs of redness.”

“Post-operative care focuses on keeping the operated limb elevated to reduce swelling and encourage faster tissue recovery.”

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