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According to WordNet, the verb "operate" has 7 sense(s).

200341285 happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?".

201224744 handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever".

201510827 keep engaged; "engaged the gears".

201109863 perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense.

201525666 perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore".

202443849 direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan".

200083809 perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life".


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