How to Pronounce "operates"
word
/ˈɑpɝˌeɪts/
AH-per-ayts
/ˈɒpəɹˌeɪts/
OP-uh-rayts
Definition
Third person singular of 'operate'; means to control how something works, make something function, or run a business or system. It can also refer to performing surgery.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑpɝˌeɪts/
British English
/ˈɒpəɹˌeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-per-ayts
UK
OP-uh-rayts
Listen in Context
She operates the new machine carefully.
The store operates from 8 AM to 6 PM.
He operates a small business in his town.
This company operates in over 20 countries.