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operate

[op-uh-reyt] / ˈɒp əˌreɪt /




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Unlike internal combustion engines, which require a large temperature gap to operate efficiently, Stirling engines can run on much smaller differences in heat.

From Science Daily

"It became impossible to operate, because any NGO operation that involved any material support to Ansar Allah became illegal," says an official at an international NGO, who requested anonymity.

From BBC

AI development requires hundreds of thousands of chips operating simultaneously for weeks, according to Annapurna head of engineering Mark Carroll.

From Barron's

Church House, whose lettings policy says it does not accept bookings from groups which "promote racial prejudice", said it operated on a commercial basis, and was not part of the Church of England.

From BBC

She added: "We do need to change how we operate, the prime minister has made that clear over recent weeks."

From BBC