operating

[ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ]

operating Definition

  • 1functioning or in use
  • 2engaged in or connected with business, especially a company's day-to-day running

Using operating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "operating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The operating system of my computer needs an update.

  • Example

    The company's operating profits increased by 10% this year.

  • Example

    The hospital has 10 operating rooms for surgeries.

  • Example

    The operating budget for the project was approved by the board.

operating Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for operating

Phrases with operating

  • a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs

    Example

    Windows and MacOS are examples of popular operating systems.

  • a table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation

    Example

    The patient was transferred to the operating table for the surgery.

  • a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed

    Example

    The surgeon was called to the operating theater for an emergency surgery.

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Summary: operating in Brief

The term 'operating' [ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ] refers to something that is functioning or in use, such as an operating system or an operating table. It can also refer to being engaged in or connected with business, exemplified by 'The company's operating profits increased by 10% this year.' 'Operating' is often used in formal contexts, as in 'The operating budget for the project was approved by the board.'

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