transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈä-pə-ˌrāt, ˈä-ˌprāt ]
verb
( -at·ed ; -at·ing )
Etymology: Latin operatus, past participle of operari to work, from oper-, opus work; akin to Old English efnan to perform, Sanskrit apas work
Date: 1588
intransitive verb
1. : to perform a function : exert power or influence
factors operating against our success
2. : to produce an appropriate effect
the drug operated quickly
3.
a. : to perform an operation or a series of operations
b. : to perform surgery
c. : to carry on a military or naval action or mission
4. : to follow a course of conduct that is often irregular
crooked gamblers operating in the club
transitive verb
1. : bring about , effect
2.
a. : to cause to function : work
b. : to put or keep in operation
3. : to perform an operation on ; especially : to perform surgery on