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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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Also, Nufarm pointed to positive momentum into April with supply chains operating normally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the rising cost of fuel, which typically makes up 20-40% of their operating costs.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

During peak operating hours, when all conveyor belts and baggage sorting equipment are running, the airport relies on Critical Loop’s controller to predict and manage on-site battery needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“In the old days, we were a mobility provider. Then people started saying, oh, ‘you’re mobility and food delivery,’” said Alex Hungate, Grab’s president and chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I say to Frank, who is sitting up on the catwalk operating the spotlight, “Frank, that baby is smarter than half of my humanities class. Is this how things have always been?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King