operate

verb

1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

   verb.social

   Synonyms run

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. perform as expected when applied

   verb.contact

   Synonyms function go run work

   Antonyms malfunction misfunction

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. handle and cause to function

   verb.contact

   Examples

   Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol.

   Synonyms control

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   verb.competition

   Synonyms maneuver manoeuver manoeuvre

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. happen

   verb.change

   Synonyms break develop recrudesce

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. keep engaged

   verb.contact

   Synonyms engage lock mesh

   Antonyms disengage withdraw

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. perform surgery on

   verb.body

   Examples

   The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life.

   Synonyms operate on

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

9. To produce, as an effect; to cause.

   verb

   Source: webster1913