operate

ˈɑːpəreɪt
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Translation of operate from English into German

Verb

1.

machines systems

intr.
function or work in a proper way
intr.
arbeiten funktionieren laufen
  • The new printer will operate more efficiently.Der neue Drucker wird effizienter arbeiten
2.

technology

tr.
control the functioning of a device
tr.
bedienen betätigen steuern betreiben
  • He operates the remote control.Er bedient die Fernbedienung.
3.

task

tr.
perform a task or function
tr.
arbeiten funktionieren bedienen laufen
  • The machine operates efficiently.Die Maschine arbeitet effizient.
4.

work

tr.
manage or run a business
tr.
führen betreiben leiten
  • She operates a small bakery downtown.Sie führt eine kleine Bäckerei in der Innenstadt.
5.

medical

intr.
perform surgery
intr.
  • The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren
6.

military

tr.
conduct military operations
tr.
operieren militärisch agieren
  • The troops operate in the northern region.Die Truppen operieren in der nördlichen Region.
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Expressions with operate: examples in English and translations in German

wirken
beeinflussen
The new policy will operate on the entire system.
ansässig sein
They operate out of New York for their missions.
auf geliehener Zeit arbeiten
auf geliehener Zeit leben
After the surgery, he felt like he was operating on borrowed time.
hinter den Kulissen arbeiten
im Verborgenen agieren
The advisor operates behind the scenes to influence decisions.
im Dunkeln arbeiten
The team had to operate in the dark due to missing data.
mit wenig Geld auskommen
The startup had to operate on a shoestring for the first year.

Synonyms and analogies of operate in English

Examples of operate in a sentence

  • The system will operate without any issues.
  • She learned to operate the new software quickly.
  • They operate the machinery with precision.
  • She operates the new software with ease.
  • The factory operates 24 hours a day to meet demand.
  • They operate three cafés across the city.

Translations of "operate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
betreibenv.

Some small airports operate noisy aircraft under grandfather rights, despite tougher environmental regulations.

Einige kleine Flughäfen betreiben trotz strengerer Umweltauflagen laute Flugzeuge im Rahmen des Bestandsschutzes.

arbeitenv.

The company will operate under new management as of next week.

Ab nächster Woche wird das Unternehmen unter neuer Leitung arbeiten.

bedienenv.

Pilots train rigorously before they can operate a fighter jet effectively.

Piloten trainieren intensiv, bevor sie ein Kampfflugzeug sicher bedienen können.

operierenv.

The controlling laws of the state regulate how businesses can operate.

Die geltenden Gesetze des Staates regeln, wie Unternehmen operieren dürfen.

funktionierenv.

Electrical work requires precision and a good understanding of how systems operate.

Elektroarbeit erfordert Präzision und ein gutes Verständnis dafür, wie Systeme funktionieren.

agierenv.

The film exposes how lobbyists operate in the hurly-burly of politics.

Der Film zeigt schonungslos, wie Lobbyisten im Getümmel der Politik agieren.

betätigenv.

This allows the instructor/ adviser to manually operate the brake if necessary.

Dadurch kann der Ausbilder/ Berater die Bremse bei Bedarf manuell betätigen.

laufenv.

Many projects operate under the umbrella of the non-profit organization dedicated to education.

Zahlreiche Projekte laufen unter der Ägide der gemeinnützigen Organisation für Bildung.

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Other translations for operate:

  • tretenv.
  • anwendenv.
  • hinwirkenv.
  • veranstaltenv.
  • Geschäfte tätigenv.
  • kuppelnv.
  • befliegenv.

operate: Examples and translations in context

Jet aircraft require regular maintenance to ensure they operate safely.

Düsenflugzeuge benötigen regelmäßige Wartung, um sicher betrieben zu werden.

The articles of incorporation outline how the corporation will be governed and operate.

Die Gründungsurkunden legen fest, wie die Gesellschaft geführt und betrieben wird.

For best results, operate the blender at medium-low when mixing thick ingredients.

Für beste Ergebnisse betreibe den Mixer auf mittlerer Stufe beim Mischen dickflüssiger Zutaten.

Never would operate without primary damage of the plants by electricity.

Nie würde ohne primäre Schädigung der Pflanzen durch Strom betrieben werden.

They operate mutual grooming and share their home with other animals.

Sie betreiben gegenseitige Fellpflege und teilen ihr Zuhause mit anderen Tieren.

We can operate a private cloud in almost every country worldwide.

Eine private Cloud können wir in fast jedem Land betreiben.

This solution is suitable if you also operate locations abroad.

Diese Lösung ist geeignet, wenn Sie auch im Ausland Standorte betreiben.

They know this software very well with one rout operate.

Sie können Diese Software sehr gut mit einem Router betreiben.

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