Operating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Operating is an adjective meaning In operation; that operates.
Meaning
In operation; that operates.
More Meanings
- Involved in an operation.
- present participle and gerund of operate
- (uncountable) Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).
Example Sentences
Don't touch the operating machinery.
Operating on conscious patients involves some additional considerations.
The team arbitrarily chose that one operating frame of reference which we all use today.
Sure, academic medicine is fascinating — but operating is the reason I became a surgeon.
Synonyms for operating
Depending on context, synonyms include operation, operational.
Antonyms for operating
Common opposites include non-operating, nonoperating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include operational, operative, function, working, operation, functioning.
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