operations
English meaning: Operations
Definition
The method by which a device performs its function.
Example
“The company expanded its operations into three new countries.”
Another example: “Rescue operations continued through the night despite the storm.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'operation': organised activities or business dealings ('day-to-day operations'), military actions, or the workings of a machine. Very common in business, military and technical contexts. Neutral to formal register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'operatio' 'a working, action', from 'operari' 'to work', from 'opus' 'work'; 15th century.
Synonyms
- activities
- workings
- dealings
- procedures
- manoeuvres
Related Words
- taxi
- aviation
- airline
- tactical
- deployment
- exercises
- squadron
- deployed
- afghanistan
- missions
Common Collocations
- business operations
- military operations
- day-to-day operations
- operations manager
- ground operations
- cease operations
Word Forms
operation (sing); operations (pl); operate (v); operational (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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