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operational

[/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl/]
adjective
operacional
1. relating to or used for the operations or functioning of something
The new software is now operational.
O novo software agora está operacional.
2. ready for use; in working order
The factory became operational last month.
A fábrica ficou operacional no mês passado.
3. relating to military or police operations
The team received operational orders for the mission.
A equipe recebeu ordens operacionais para a missão.
4. concerned with the practical aspects of running a business or organization
Operational costs must be minimized.
Os custos operacionais devem ser minimizados.
Synonyms
functionalworkingpracticalactiveeffective
Antonyms
non-operationalbrokeninoperativedefuncttheoretical

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operacional
standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
operacional
commonly used in corporate and technical environments
Portugal
operacional
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

operational security (OPSEC)
operational excellence
go operational
fully operational
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