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operating

[op-uh-rey-ting] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
causing to function
Synonyms
STRONGEST
performing running
STRONG
accomplishing administering conducting contriving determining directing driving executing finishing fulfilling guiding maintaining managing manipulating moving ordering practicing regulating revolving serving spinning supervising sustaining transacting turning using wielding
WEAK
at work
ADJECTIVE
functioning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
operational running working
STRONG
acting going producing
NOUN
management
Synonyms
STRONG
control managing
WEAK
direction operation

Example Sentences

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Jet fuel, which is refined from crude oil, is among the biggest operating costs that airlines face.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, many U.S. aircraft are operating from bases in Jordan and Israel while American bombers are flying from Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH‑64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private residence in the Nashville area,” the Army said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said 51 primary healthcare centres and four hospitals had closed due to hostilities, with others damaged or operating at reduced capacities.

From BBC

In a statement issued by the firm announcing it had appointed administrators, it said the campaign had secured "unprecedented engagement" to help keep the business operating.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.