operating on

UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪtɪŋ ɒn/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪtɪŋ ɑn/

Translations

operate onverb

operating on

Gerund

operated on
Past Simple
operated on
Past Participle
operating on
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪt ɒn/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪt ɑn/
opérerSens médical.
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
Le chirurgien opérera le patient demain matin.
faire fonctionnerPour une machine, un système ou un dispositif.
The technician will operate on the machinery to ensure it runs smoothly.
Le technicien fera fonctionner la machine pour s'assurer qu'elle marche correctement.
Synonyms
perform surgery on
conduct surgery on
surgically treat
intervene on
execute a procedure on

Definitions

operate onverb
To perform surgery on a person or animal.
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow morning.
To perform a function or task using a particular method or system.
The technician will operate on the machinery to ensure it runs smoothly.