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operation
noun (WORK) /ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ-/ Definition
C1 [U] the fact of operating or being active: There are several reactors of the type in operation (= working) at the moment. We expect the new scheme for assessing claims to come into operation (= start working) early next year.FunctioningPerforming a function › [U] the way that parts of a machine or system work together, or the process of making parts of a machine or system work togetherPerforming a functionFunctioning C1 [C] a business organization: Less profitable business operations will have difficulty in finding financial support.Businesses and enterprises C1 [C] an activity that is planned to achieve something: a military/peacekeeping operation. Following the earthquake, a large-scale rescue operation was launched. [+ to infinitive] The operation to fly in supplies will begin as soon as possible.Acting and actsDealing with things or people
(Definition of operation noun (WORK) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- act as sth phrasal verb
- discharge noun (PERFORMANCE)
- discharge verb (PERFORM)
- function as sth/sb phrasal verb
- function noun (WORK)
- function verb
- make verb (PERFORM)
- man verb
- operate verb (WORK)
- purpose noun
- serve verb (HELP ACHIEVE)
- take verb (ACT)
- take verb (PERFORM WELL)
- work a treat idiom
- work verb (HAVE EFFECT)
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