動詞 operate:

1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
   同義詞：operate, run
2. perform as expected when applied
   同義詞：function, work, operate, go, run
3. handle and cause to function
   同義詞：operate, control
4. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   同義詞：manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operate
5. happen
   同義詞：operate
6. keep engaged
   同義詞：engage, mesh, lock, operate
7. perform surgery on
   同義詞：operate on, operate

形容詞 operating:

1. involved in a kind of operation
2. being in effect or operation
   同義詞：operational, in operation

1. Ensure the guard is in place before operating the machine.
   將防護罩確實放好後再開機器。
2. The patient died on the operating table.
   病人死在手術臺上了。
3. The lift was not operating properly.
   電梯有些失靈了。
4. The patient was sent to the operating room.
   這個病人被送進了手術室。
5. I am skilled in operating a computer.
   我能夠熟練操作計算機。
6. Consisting of or operating several devices of one kind at the same time.
   同時操作的同時操作某類部件或由某一類部件組成的