0 past simple and past participle of operate --
1 to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: --
For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement.
Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently.
We have representatives operating in most countries.
Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters.
2 to cut a body open for medical reasons in order to repair, remove, or replace an unhealthy or damaged part: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.