op

noun \ ˈäp \

Definition of op

1 chiefly US :a set of planned actions for a particular purpose —usually plural

military ops [=operations]

2 :op art

3 British, informal :a medical operation — see also photo op

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She's built strong grassroots support by always championing the little guy – whether at public rallies or in newspaper op-eds.

— jason williams, Cincinnati.com, "PX: Council candidate kicks addiction, wants social media squabbles to end at City Hall," 29 Aug. 2017
During the academic year, interns create Israel clubs in their schools; bring in speakers; write op-eds, plan programs; and educate their peers and their communities about Israel.

— randall p. lieberman, Jewish Journal, "South Florida high schoolers spreading pro-Israel message," 23 Aug. 2017
A New York Times op-ed is right, and the ACLU is wrong.

— charles c. w. cooke, National Review, "Yes, Let’s Rethink Free Speech," 19 Aug. 2017
On this 27,000-acre property, the formal Ford Complex gives way to pastureland, hills, lakes, log cabins, and the Mountain Campus, where an old mill and waterwheel make a great spot for a photo op.

— jennifer chappell smith, Southern Living, "The South’s Most Beautiful Colleges," 15 Aug. 2017
Thigh-High Politics is an op-ed column by Teen Vogue writer Lauren Duca that breaks down the news, provides resources for the resistance, and just generally refuses to accept toxic nonsense.

— lauren duca, Teen Vogue, "We Need to Talk About Online Harassment," 11 Aug. 2017
In their op-ed, Fairén and his colleagues go further, saying NASA should slightly lower its sterilization standards so that robots as clean as Curiosity could explore special regions.

— paul voosen, Science | AAAS, "With planetary protection office up for grabs, scientists rail against limits to Mars exploration," 3 Aug. 2017
Local bigshots hastily formed co-ops to get their hands on the money.

— The Economist, "Regulating credit unions in Africa," 20 July 2017
Prelim/non-op loop from RealEarth of dust, Don's remnants, etc. in the Atlantic.

— jason samenow, Washington Post, "Tropical storm Don bites the dust in Atlantic. It’s not yet Hilary’s time in the Pacific.," 19 July 2017

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First Known Use of op

1964

Other Fine Arts Terms

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op

abbreviation

Definition of op

1 operation; operative; operator

2 opportunity

3 opus

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amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

OP

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Definition of OP

1 observation post

2 out of print

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op

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: a medical operation
: a set of planned actions for a particular purpose

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