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    operate

    US /ˈɑ:pəreɪt/

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    UK /ˈɒpəreɪt/

    A1TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo control or handle something, such as a machine
    Do you know how to operate a washing machine?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo control or manage something such as a business
    It takes years to know how to operate a big corporation
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be working or being used
    Please operate the machine with care next time
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo perform surgery on someone
    The doctor will operate on her broken bone

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    Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    09:03Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman
    • Like I can't operate in that space 'cause I worry about it, anytime my brain could betray me and I could like lose sleep for a couple days.

      Like I can't operate in that space 'cause I worry about it, anytime my brain could betray me and I could like lose sleep for a couple days.

    A2

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • Naturally, they would be happy to co-operate with them

      Naturally, they would be happy to co-operate with them

    B1

    UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?

    07:44UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?
    • Because even though they operate at a low wavelength, it still isn't great

      Because even though they operate at a low wavelength, it still isn't great

    B2

    Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other

    05:55Why the FBI and the CIA Keep Lying to Each Other
    • Legally-speaking, that is when they became the FBI's problem—the CIA can't operate on American soil—but the FBI didn't know any of this.

      Legally-speaking, that is when they became the FBI's problem—the CIA can't operate on American soil—but the FBI didn't know any of this.

    B1

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • As sea travel continued to dwindle, even the largest ocean liner in the world, the SS France, couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

      As sea travel continued to dwindle, even the largest ocean liner in the world, the SS France, couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

    • couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

      couldn't generate enough revenue to operate.

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • While these labor laws provide excellent employee protection, they can also make it difficult for startups, which often operate with an all-hands-on-deck mentality.

      While these labor laws provide excellent employee protection, they can also make it difficult for startups, which often operate with an all-hands-on-deck mentality.

    • difficult for startups which often operate  with an “all hands on deck” mentality.

      difficult for startups which often operate  with an “all hands on deck” mentality.

    B1

    What Happened To Etsy?

    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • I mean, generally, scaled marketplaces can operate at margins higher than Etsy's operating at today.

      I mean, generally, scaled marketplaces can operate at margins higher than Etsy's operating at today.

    • I mean, generally scaled marketplaces can operate at

      I mean, generally scaled marketplaces can operate at

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • Mitch McConnell doesn't operate that way.

      Mitch McConnell doesn't operate that way.

    • That's why I believe we need to operate in a bipartisan manner.

      That's why I believe we need to operate in a bipartisan manner.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • to ensure that Northern Ireland can continue to operate and that public services can continue

      to ensure that Northern Ireland can continue to operate and that public services can continue

    • that all hospitals across the NHS operate and act in accordance with best practice.

      that all hospitals across the NHS operate and act in accordance with best practice.

    B1

    The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ

    07:16The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ
    • TSMC has faced some real challenges in learning to operate in very different environments.

      TSMC has faced some real challenges in learning to operate in very different environments.

    • in learning to operate in very different environments.

      in learning to operate in very different environments.

    B1