ALL meanings of operated
op·er·ate
O o - noun operated (of a person) Control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system). 1
- verb without object operated to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly. 1
- verb without object operated to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like. 1
- verb without object operated to act effectively; produce an effect; exert force or influence (often followed by on or upon): Their propaganda is beginning to operate on the minds of the people. 1
- verb without object operated to perform some process of work or treatment. 1
- verb without object operated Surgery. to perform a surgical procedure. 1
- verb without object operated (of a drug) to produce the effect intended. 1
- verb without object operated Military. to carry on operations in war. to give orders and accomplish military acts, as distinguished from doing staff work. 1
- verb without object operated to carry on transactions in securities, or some commodity, especially speculatively or on a large scale. 1
- verb without object operated Informal. to use devious means for one's own gain; insinuate oneself; finagle: a man who knows how to operate with the ladies. 1
- verb with object operated to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.): to operate a switchboard. 1
- verb with object operated to put or keep (a factory, industrial system, ranch, etc.) working or in operation: to operate a coal mine. 1
- verb with object operated to bring about, effect, or produce, as by action or the exertion of force or influence. 1