operating
Americanadjective
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used or engaged in performing operations.
an operating surgeon.
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of, for, or pertaining to operations.
an operating budget.
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of or relating to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc..
a manual of operating instructions.
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Railroads. of, pertaining, or belonging to railroad workers, as engineers or firemen, who are directly engaged in the mechanical operation of trains.
an operating union.
Other Word Forms
- nonoperating adjective
- unoperating adjective
Etymology
Origin of operating
Example Sentences
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Uber will be one of those entities, operating a fleet of robo-taxis to protect, and hopefully grow, its ride-hailing market share.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
At the same time, the temporary U.S.-Iran cease-fire, stalled negotiations, renewed escalation risk, and potential disruptions and blockades affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape the operating environment, Rystad analysts noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
In 2022, the Park Service notified company officials that the mine was operating without authorization and demanded that it cease work until it submitted an operations plan and won the agency’s approval, those documents state.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The university's most recent accounts for 2025 recorded income of £304m but an operating deficit of £20.2m.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
But Haie is rather the executive arm, operating under Kat’s orders when things come to blows.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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