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operating

Pronunciation: [/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/]

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operating: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use operating in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “daily activities”

(verb) to work in a particular way or perform a specific task, especially in a professional setting. It's like when a machine is running or a business is running smoothly.

Example

The company is operating at full capacity to meet the demand.

Example

The factory had to shut down temporarily due to a technical issue.

Example

How is the restaurant operating during peak hours?

Context: “medical procedures”

(verb) to perform surgery or medical procedures on a patient. This is when a doctor is working on someone's body to help them get better.

Example

The surgeon will be operating on the patient's knee tomorrow.

Example

The doctor decided not to operate and opted for a different treatment.

Example

Is it necessary to operate on the broken bone?

Context: “describing a system”

(adjective) in working condition or functional. This is used to describe if a machine, device, or system is currently functioning properly.

Example

The car's operating system is up to date and running smoothly.

Example

The computer crashed due to a malfunction in its operating software.

Example

Is the operating system of the phone compatible with the new app?

How to pronounce operating

Pronunciation: [/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/]

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