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(to cause a machine etc) to work, be in action; to try to treat an ill person by cutting open the body and removing or mending a diseased or injured part

perform, function

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1) to cause (an effect) to operate (activate)

2) first and experimental; a person trained to operate the controls of an aircraft; a person able to direct ships in a port, harbour etc (pilot)

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