operate
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
use, control, or run equipment, systems, or processes
Legacy lexicon import
Senses
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perform surgery on
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happen
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perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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handle and cause to function
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keep engaged
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perform as expected when applied
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direct or control
Classifications
Cognitive
Apply95%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5+churches
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Responsibility
Secondary100%STIGViewer_DR-001
Mmichaellast reviewed Apr 29, 2026
Moved from Incidental per Michael review. 'Operate network management software and hardware to maintain network connectivity' implies administrative action, not just end-user usage. Treat as Secondary since 'operate' often appears alongside truly Primary verbs in the same task statement.
Automation
Unclassified—trigger_default_value
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Variants
- synonym
- controldevelopmaneuvermeshoperate onrecrudescerun
- pasttense
- operated
- presentparticiple
- operating
- thirdpersonsingular
- operates
- pastparticiple
- operated