operating

Definition of Operating in English :

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Adjective

1. operating

involved in a kind of operation

Example Sentences:
'the operating conditions of the oxidation pond'

2. in operation, operating, operational

being in effect or operation

Example Sentences:
'de facto apartheid is still operational even in the new' African nations'
'bus service is in operation during the emergency'
'the company had several operating divisions'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Operating

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adjective

1.

involved in the operations of a business

Operating income rose 8 per cent to £260.5 million

The group made operating profits of £80m before interest.

2.

involved in surgical operations

the operating table

Operating

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v. op·er·at·ed, op·er·at·ing, op·er·ates

v.intr.

1. To perform a function; work: The motor operates smoothly.

2. To perform surgery.

3.

a. To exert an influence: forces operating on the economy.

b. To produce a desired or proper effect: a drug that operates quickly.

4. To carry on a military or naval action or campaign.

5. Informal To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner: drug dealers operating in residential and urban areas.

v.tr.

1. To control the functioning of; run: operate a sewing machine.

2. To conduct the affairs of; manage: operate a business.

3. To supply with power: a car that is operated by electricity.

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