Verb

• S: (v) operate, run (direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.) "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
• S: (v) function, work, operate, go, run (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"
• S: (v) operate, control (handle and cause to function) "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
• S: (v) manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate (perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense)
• S: (v) engage, mesh, lock, operate (keep engaged) "engaged the gears"
• S: (v) operate on, operate (perform surgery on) "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"