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Synonyms & Similar Words
managing
running
directing
controlling
governing
administering
supervising
overseeing
regulating
coordinating
organizing
handling
executing
performing
functioning
working
proceeding
progressing
carrying out
carrying on
conducting
guiding
leading
presiding
officiating
moderating
chairing
piloting
navigating
Meaning of Operating
The primary meaning of the word "Operating" is related to the action of managing or controlling something, especially a machine, system, or organization.
Definitions
- The word "Operating" has several definitions according to Oxford Languages, including:
- + Managing and controlling the use of a machine, system, or organization
- + Performing a surgical operation
- + Carrying out a task or activity
- + Being in operation or functioning
Etymology of Operating
The word "Operating" originates from the Latin word "operari," which means "to work" or "to do"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of surgery and later expanding to other fields such as machinery and management
Example Uses
- The company is operating at a loss due to high production costs
- * The surgeon is operating on the patient to remove the tumor
- * The new policy is now operating and will affect all employees
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stopping
halting
ceasing
terminating
closing
shutting down
discontinuing
suspending
idle
inactive
dormant
inactive
nonoperational
nonfunctional
inoperative
out of order
malfunctioning
broken
faulty