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operatingnoun
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑː.pəˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund form of ‘operate’ used as a mass noun meaning ‘the act of operating’.
Safe operating of heavy equipment requires proper training.
Le fonctionnement sûr des équipements lourds exige une formation appropriée.
Synonyms
operation
functioning
management
execution
use
running
operation process
operatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of ‘operate’ (e.g. operating costs, operating system).
The operating costs of the new factory were significantly lower than expected.
Les coûts opérationnels de la nouvelle usine étaient bien inférieurs aux prévisions.
en état de marche
The operating machinery was inspected thoroughly before production began.
La machinerie en état de marche a été inspectée minutieusement avant le début de la production.
opératoireMédecine, en parlant d’un acte, d’une salle ou d’un contexte chirurgical.
Before entering the operating theater, all staff must scrub their hands.
Avant d’entrer dans la salle opératoire, tout le personnel doit se laver les mains.
Synonyms
functional
active
working
operational
in use
running
operateverb

operating

Gerund

operated
Past Simple
operated
Past Participle
operating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
faire fonctionner
She learned how to operate the new machinery at the factory.
Elle a appris à faire fonctionner les nouvelles machines de l'usine.
opérerMédecine, chirurgie.
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain matin.
gérerGestion d'une entreprise ou d'une organisation.
They operate a small family-owned restaurant in the city.
Ils gèrent un petit restaurant familial en ville.
fonctionnerPour une machine, un système ou un mécanisme en activité.
The new policy will operate to improve efficiency in the department.
La nouvelle politique fonctionnera pour améliorer l'efficacité du service.
Additional translations
opérer surMathématiques et informatique.
Synonyms
function
work
manage
control
run
conduct
perform
execute
administer
Antonyms
cease
stop
halt

Definitions

operatingnoun
The action or process of operating something.
Safe operating of heavy equipment requires proper training.
operatinggerund / present participle
Involved in or relating to the functioning or operation of a system, process, or organization.
The operating costs of the new factory were significantly lower than expected.
Capable of functioning or being used; in working order.
The operating machinery was inspected thoroughly before production began.
Relating to or used during surgical procedures.
Before entering the operating theater, all staff must scrub their hands.
operateverb
To control the functioning of a machine, process, or system.
She learned how to operate the new machinery at the factory.
To perform a surgical procedure.
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
To conduct or manage a business or organization.
They operate a small family-owned restaurant in the city.
To function or have an effect.
The new policy will operate to improve efficiency in the department.
To carry out a mathematical or logical operation on (data, numbers, etc.)
The algorithm operates on complex matrices to calculate the determinant.
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