operating
adjective
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Definition of operating
: of, relating to, or used for or in operations operating expenses a hospital operating room
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Synonyms & Antonyms for operating
Synonyms
active, alive, functional, functioning, going, live, living, on, operational, operative, running, working
Antonyms
broken, dead, inactive, inoperative, kaput (also kaputt), nonactivated, nonfunctional, nonfunctioning, nonoperating, nonoperational, nonoperative
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operating
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of operating
: relating to the way a machine, vehicle, device, etc., functions or is used and controlled
: relating to the way a business, department, program, etc., functions or is controlled
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operating
adjective
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Medical Definition of operating
: of, relating to, or used for operations a hospital operating room operating scissors
operating
adjectiveLegal Definition of operating
1 : engaged in active business
2 : arising out of or relating to the current daily operations of a concern (as in transportation or manufacturing) as distinct from its financial transactions and permanent improvements operating expenses operating personnel
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