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    operating

    US /ˈɑpəˌretɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'ɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To control or handle something, such as a machine
    He is operating that saw like a real pro
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To control or manage something, such as a business
    We have been operating for a long time
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be working or be being used
    The train is not operating today
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To perform surgery on someone
    She is operating now, you can watch the surgery if you want

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • All F1 cars use carbon reinforced composite brake discs, which save weight and are capable of operating at higher temperatures than steel discs,

      All F1 cars use carbon reinforced composite brake discs, which save weight and are capable of operating at higher temperatures than steel discs,

    • brake disks which save weight and are capable of operating at higher temperatures than steel

      brake disks which save weight and are capable of operating at higher temperatures than steel

    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.

    • margins higher than Etsy is operating at today.

      margins higher than Etsy is operating at today.

    B1

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

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • But John Delaney and it is also consistent, I think, with especially someone like Elizabeth Warren's operating principles as a whole, which sort of has driven most of her policy prescriptions.

      But John Delaney and it is also consistent, I think, with especially someone like Elizabeth Warren's operating principles as a whole, which sort of has driven most of her policy prescriptions.

    • But John Delaney and it is also consistent, I think, with especially someone like Elizabeth Warren's operating principles as a whole, which sort of has driven most of her policy prescriptions.

      But John Delaney and it is also consistent, I think, with especially someone like Elizabeth Warren's operating principles as a whole, which sort of has driven most of her policy prescriptions.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • they tasked it with employing innovative operating and marketing concepts

      they tasked it with employing innovative operating and marketing concepts

    B1

    I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.

    04:32I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.
    • That's because smaller destinations lack the economies of scale afforded by operating larger airplanes more frequently at larger airports.

      That's because smaller destinations lack the economies of scale afforded by operating larger airplanes more frequently at larger airports.

    • by operating larger airplanes more frequently at larger airports.

      by operating larger airplanes more frequently at larger airports.

    B1

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • When the Norway began service in 1980, it was the biggest operating passenger ship in the world.

      When the Norway began service in 1980, it was the biggest operating passenger ship in the world.

    • it was the biggest operating passenger ship in the world.

      it was the biggest operating passenger ship in the world.

    B1

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • In fact, memberships are where Costco's raking in the most cash to the tune of 72% of their entire operating budget.  

      In fact, memberships are where Costco's raking in the most cash to the tune of 72% of their entire operating budget.  

    • are where Costco's raking in the most cash to the  tune of 72% of their entire operating budget. You  

      are where Costco's raking in the most cash to the  tune of 72% of their entire operating budget. You  

    B1

    How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack

    07:28How Gucci Fell From High Fashion to Discount Rack
    • Basically, about 50% of its sales come from Gucci, but more than 2/3 of operating profit come from Gucci.

      Basically, about 50% of its sales come from Gucci, but more than 2/3 of operating profit come from Gucci.

    • but more than 2/3 of operating profit come from Gucci.

      but more than 2/3 of operating profit come from Gucci.

    B1

    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • Meaning in theory, even a shopper who is operating within the bounds of a return policy could get penalized.

      Meaning in theory, even a shopper who is operating within the bounds of a return policy could get penalized.

    • Meaning, in theory, even a shopper who is operating within the bounds of a return policy could get penalized.

      Meaning, in theory, even a shopper who is operating within the bounds of a return policy could get penalized.

    B2

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • to observation, with a probability realm operating in the background, whereby information is

      to observation, with a probability realm operating in the background, whereby information is

    • to observation, with a probability realm operating in the background, whereby information is

      to observation, with a probability realm operating in the background, whereby information is

    B1