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operar
[ɔ.pɛ.ˈɾaɾ]
verb
to operate
1.
to perform a surgical operation
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
O cirurgião vai operar o paciente amanhã.
2.
to function or work
This machine operates efficiently.
Esta máquina opera com eficiência.
3.
to conduct or manage a business or operation
The company operates in several countries.
A empresa opera em vários países.
4.
to have an effect or influence
The new law will operate starting next month.
A nova lei vai operar a partir do próximo mês.
Synonyms
funcionar
agir
trabalhar
atuar
executar
Antonyms
parar
cessar
interromper
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
operar
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
operar
Standard usage, commonly used in medical and business contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
operar uma mudança
operar milagres
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