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operating

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɑpɝˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ// op·er·at·ing

v. to work or function in the right way. You can also use it to describe someone controlling a machine or a business.

v. to function or work in a specific manner; to control the functioning of a machine, process, or organization. Often used in technical or commercial contexts to describe systemic activity.


SIMPLE

The machine is operating at full speed today.

CONTEXTUAL

The new restaurant is currently operating under a limited menu while they train the kitchen staff.

COMPLEX

Despite the severe weather conditions, the airport continued operating throughout the night, though several international flights experienced significant delays.

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Can be used intransitively to mean 'to function' or transitively to mean 'to manage or control'.

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