operate (verb)
To work or function in a particular way, or to control or use something, especially a machine or system. It can also mean to perform a medical operation.
Think of an 'Operator' at a switchboard. They are 'operating' the lines to connect people. 'OP'erating is 'OP'ening a co...
The surgeon operated the patient. → The surgeon operated on the patient.
I am operating a pen to write. → I am using a pen to write.
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