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operates

verb
USAH-puh-rayts/ˈɑpəɹeɪts/UKO-puh-rayts/ˈɒpəɹeɪts/

1 meaning of operates

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of operate. Use it with one person or thing, like he, she, or it.

    She operates the crane at the construction site every day.

    This machine operates only when the safety door is shut.

    Note

operates is a form of operate

operate, verb: To make a machine or business work and keep it running. Full entry

Forms
operateoperates he/she/itoperating -ing formoperated past tense, past participle
Spelling
operate → operates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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