Definition of OPERATING

operating

Meanings

Verb

  • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
  • perform as expected when applied
  • handle and cause to function
  • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
  • happen
  • keep engaged
  • perform surgery on
  • present participle and gerund of operate

Adjective

  • involved in a kind of operation
    • "the operating conditions of the oxidation pond"

Adjective Satellite

  • being in effect or operation; - Leslie Marmon Silko
    • "the company had several operating divisions"

Adj

  • In operation; that operates.
  • Involved in an operation.

Noun

  • Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).

Synonyms

control, engage, function, go, in operation, lock, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, mesh, operate, operate on, operation, operational, run, work

Antonyms

disengage, malfunction, non-operating, nonoperating

Scrabble Score: 12

operating is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
operating is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
operating is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

operating is a valid Words With Friends word