[] to use or control a machine or make it work 操作；控制；使运行◆You will be trained in how to operate this machinery. 将会培训你学会操作这台机器。◆This software is needed to operate the computer. 操作计算机需要这个软件。
[] (about machines, factories, etc.) to work in a particular way （机器、工厂等）运转，工作◆Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. 大多数家用电冰箱工作温度在零下 18 摄氏度以下。◆The refinery is only operating at 50% capacity. 这家炼油厂只有 50% 的开工率。SYNfunction
[] (about a business, service, etc.) to be used or working; to work in a particular way or from a particular place （企业、服务等）（被）使用，（使）运转；（以某种方式或从某地方）经营，营业◆A new late-night service is now operating. 现在推出一项新的深夜服务。◆It has been operating as a commercial bank since 1993. 自 1993 年以来它一直作为一家商业银行来运作。◆The regulation operates in favour of small businesses. 这一规定的实施有利於小企业。
[] to manage or organize a system, service or business 管理，组织（系统、服务或企业）◆The airline operates flights to 25 countries. 这家航空公司经营飞往 25 个国家的航班。◆We operate 300 branches worldwide. 我们管理全世界的 300 家分支机构。