operated on

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

Translations

operate onverb

operated on

Past Simple

operated on
Past Simple
operated on
Past Participle
operating on
Gerund
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪt ɒn/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪt ɑn/
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Хирург будет оперировать пациента завтра.
Additional translations
Synonyms
perform surgery on
execute a procedure on
intervene on
surgically treat
conduct surgery 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.