operating
/ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to the functioning or management of a machine, business, or system.
- The operating costs of the factory have increased this year.
- The company's operating budget was approved by the board.
- Please read the operating instructions before using the device.
- Involving or used for medical surgery.
- The surgeon scrubbed in and entered the operating room.
- The hospital has state-of-the-art operating equipment.
- An operating table is designed to support patients during surgery.
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noun
- The action or process of making something work or function.
- The operating of heavy machinery requires special training.
- The operating of the new software is quite intuitive.
- He is responsible for the safe operating of the train.