Meaning of the word "operate on" in English
What does "operate on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
operate on
US /ˈɑp.ə.reɪt ɑn/
UK /ˈɒp.ə.reɪt ɒn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to perform a medical operation on someone
Example:
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The doctors decided to operate on the patient immediately.
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She had to be operated on for appendicitis.
2.
to work or function in a particular way
Example:
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The new system will operate on a different principle.
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This machine operates on electricity.