operating

ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ
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Translation of operating into German

Adjective

1.

service

functioning and being in active service
  • The operating machinery was loud and efficient..Die Maschinen waren in Betrieb, laut und effizient.
2.

finance

related to ongoing business activities
  • The company reported high operating costs this quarter.Das Unternehmen meldete in diesem Quartal hohe Kosten, die laufend anfallen.
3.

engaged

Rare
involved in a process or operation
Rare
operative arbeitende tätige
  • The operating team prepared for the surgery.Das operative Team bereitete sich auf die Operation vor.
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Expressions with operating: examples in English and translations in German

profitabel
mit Gewinn
The company has been operating in the black for the past three years.
in den roten Zahlen
The company has been operating in the red for three consecutive quarters.
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebrauchsanweisung
He read the operating instructions to understand the new coffee maker..
Betriebsumfeld
The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.
Bedienungsanleitung
Betriebsanleitung
The technician checked the operating manual before adjusting the settings.
Betriebsplan
The team reviewed the operating plan before starting the new quarter.

Synonyms and analogies of operating in English

Examples of operating in a sentence

  • An operating unit was dispatched to the scene.
  • The operating revenue has increased this year.
  • They are focusing on reducing operating expenses.
  • The operating machinery hummed quietly in the factory.
  • Operating procedures were reviewed for safety compliance.
operate
ˈɑːpəreɪt
Verb
1.

machines systems

intr.
function or work in a proper way
intr.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

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

derBetriebnm.

Cranking was essential to operating the vintage car's engine.

Kurbeln war entscheidend für den Betrieb des Motors des Oldtimers.

Betriebs-adj./n.

The operating and running costs are basically paid by the tenant.

Die Betriebs- und Nebenkosten gehen grundsätzlich zu Lasten des Mieters.

dieBedienungnf.

The referring manual contains useful tips for operating the equipment.

Das zugehörige Handbuch enthält nützliche Tipps für die Bedienung der Geräte.

operativeadj.

The operating performance at the plants is also developing very well.

Auch die operative Performance in den Werken entwickelt sich sehr gut.

betriebenadj.

Each year, bars must renew their liquor license to continue operating.

Jedes Jahr müssen Bars ihre Konzession erneuern, um weiterhin betrieben zu werden.

operiertadj.

Then he wouldn't have lost a patient he was operating on.

Dann hätte er keinen Patienten verloren, den er operiert hat.

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operating: Examples and translations in context

Local regulations enjoin businesses from operating after midnight without special permission.

Die örtlichen Vorschriften untersagen Geschäften den Betrieb nach Mitternacht ohne besondere Genehmigung.

We recorded an irregularity in how the device was operating yesterday.

Wir haben gestern eine Störung im Betrieb des Geräts festgestellt.

The winding drum is essential in operating the construction crane safely.

Die Wickeltrommel ist entscheidend für den sicheren Betrieb des Baukrans.

He was arrested for operating a pyramid scheme disguised as a wellness club.

Er wurde verhaftet, weil er ein als Wellnessclub getarntes Schneeballsystem betrieb.

Safety measures are essential when operating a drilling rig in challenging environments.

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen sind beim Betrieb einer Bohranlage in herausfordernden Umgebungen unerlässlich.

An air cylinder is essential for operating many types of factory machinery.

Ein Luftzylinder ist unerlässlich für den Betrieb vieler Arten von Fabrikmaschinen.

You will only hear a whispering sound when it is operating.

Sie hören nur ein Flüstern, wenn es in Betrieb ist.

This is something you learn very quickly like operating a stove.

Das lernt man sehr schnell, wie den Betrieb eines Ofens.

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