Synonyms of operating

operating 1 of 2

adjective

as in operational

being in effective operation

the only operating nuclear power plant in the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operational
• operative
• functioning
• running
• working
• going
• on
• active
• functional
• operable
• in force
• live
• living
• in commission
• alive
• on line
• into commission
• effective
• viable
• producing
• performing
• in gear
• serving
• useable
• effectual
• useful
• flourishing
• usable
• employable
• workable
• humming
• productive
• yielding
• busy
• thriving
• dynamic
• bustling
• roaring
• astir

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• broken
• dead
• inoperative
• inactive
• nonoperative
• nonfunctioning
• nonfunctional
• nonoperating
• nonoperational
• ineffective
• useless
• nonactivated
• ineffectual
• decommissioned
• deactivated
• idle
• arrested
• kaputt
• kaput
• inoperable
• unusable
• unworkable
• dormant
• quiescent
• inert
• latent
• fallow
• asleep
• unproductive
• sleepy
• nonproductive
• lifeless
• stagnating
• vegetating

operating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of operate

1

as in handling

to control the mechanical operation of

do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handling
• using
• working
• running
• driving
• manipulating
• controlling
• wielding
• guiding
• maneuvering
• steering
• directing
• plying
• commanding
• piloting

2

as in managing

to look after and make decisions about

it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managing
• supervising
• controlling
• overseeing
• handling
• regulating
• running
• conducting
• governing
• keeping
• administering
• guiding
• directing
• administrating
• tending
• protecting
• superintending
• presiding (over)
• carrying on
• watching over
• overlooking
• stewarding
• steering
• leading
• watching
• safeguarding
• piloting
• guarding
• caring (for)
• minding
• micromanaging
• codirecting
• stage-managing
• comanaging
• co-managing
• co-directing

3

as in working

to produce a desired effect

the medicine will take an hour or so to operate the first time you use it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• working
• performing
• taking
• acting
• reacting
• responding
• taking effect
• resulting
• taking hold
• affecting
• behaving
• influencing
• swaying
• redounding
• panning out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfiring
• fizzling

4

as in using

to put into action or service

wouldn't dream of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

• using
• utilizing
• applying
• exploiting
• employing
• harnessing
• exercising
• drawing upon
• drawing on
• making use of
• handling
• manipulating
• wielding
• bringing to bear
• working
• directing
• running
• recycling
• reusing
• cannibalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying