Definitions for operating

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operating op·er·at·ing

Spelling: [op-uh-rey-ting]

IPA: /ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ/

Operating is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 784 anagrams from letters in operating (aeginoprt).

Definitions for operating

adjective

1. used or engaged in performing operations:
2. of, for, or pertaining to operations:
3. of or relating to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc.:
4. Railroads. of, pertaining, or belonging to railroad workers, as engineers or firemen, who are directly engaged in the mechanical operation of trains:

verb (used with object)

1. to manage or use (a machine, device, etc.):
2. to put or keep (a factory, industrial system, ranch, etc.) working or in operation:
3. to bring about, effect, or produce, as by action or the exertion of force or influence.

verb (used without object)

1. to work, perform, or function, as a machine does:
2. to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like.
3. to act effectively; produce an effect; exert force or influence (often followed by on or upon):
4. to perform some process of work or treatment.
5. Surgery. to perform a surgical procedure.
6. (of a drug) to produce the effect intended.
7. Military. to carry on operations in war. to give orders and accomplish military acts, as distinguished from doing staff work.
8. to carry on transactions in securities, or some commodity, especially speculatively or on a large scale.
9. Informal. to use devious means for one's own gain; insinuate oneself; finagle:

Origin of operating

First recorded in 1800-10; operate + -ing¹

Examples for operating

You were operating, with everybody standing by, saying how wonderful it was.

All the time I was sitting waiting, I kept thinking that it was you who were operating!

One hostage died en route, the Journal reported, while the other died on the operating table.

The two carriers are headquartered in Kuala Lumpur but have vastly different profiles and operating philosophies.

Further, in the Super Tuesday states of Florida, Texas, and Virginia, Paul is operating at a decided disadvantage.

It was an operating table—and he was to be the subject of their operation!

In the movement to and from the operating room, the door stood open for a moment.

But that first case died because a sponge had been left in the operating field.

About 50 lawyers from six other regions take part, operating in shifts.

With Batman and Planet of the Apes, you seem to be operating around 15 years ahead of the culture.