English to English
verb
- direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
She is running a relief operation in the Sudan.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- handle and cause to function
Do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol.
Control the lever.
source: WordNet 3.0
- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
source: WordNet 3.0
- happen
What is going on in the minds of the people?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep engaged
Engaged the gears.
source: WordNet 3.0
- perform surgery on
The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act.
source: Webster 1913
- To produce, as an effect; to cause.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [óperet] Gumawâ; masagawâ
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
