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US
/ˈɑpɝətɪv/
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[ UK /ˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/ ]
[ UK /ˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
a functional set of brakes
in running (or working) order -
being in force or having or exerting force
operative regulations
the major tendencies operative in the American political system -
effective; producing a desired effect
the operative word -
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
a surgical procedure
a surgical appendix
operative dentistry
NOUN
- a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
- someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
How To Use operative In A Sentence
- It had multiple shooters, multiple locations, mobile threats, willingness to fight the first responders and follow-on SWAT/commando units, well-equipped and well-trained operatives, and a willingness to die. Cliff Schecter: The Terrorist and the Terror Watch List
- A third-party group headed by a GOP operative is out with a new Nevada ad spot encouraging Latinos in the state not to cast votes in this year's midterm elections. GOP-Linked 'Latinos For Reform' Airs Nevada Ads Urging Hispanics Not To Vote (VIDEO)
- This cooperative family decision-making has much to recommend it.
- There was a reason for this: unbeknown to the Reserve Bank, the major banks were working secretly and cooperatively to develop an alternative payment system that would substitute for direct debits.
- The orchestrated escort and the accompanying police violence in clearing the picket reflected the involvement of city based police, the local constabulary having been cooperative with the workers.
- They found striking similarities between Argonaute structures and proteins that happened to exhibit a particular kind of "cooperative binding" known as allostery. EurekAlert! - Breaking News
- Unless these conditions are fulfilled, we consider any assistance given to the artels and the co-operatives not only useless, but definitely harmful.
- He was thus involved in extensive travelling throughout the District, addressing meetings of branches, trade unions and co-operative societies.
- I also visited a cooperative of peasant farmers who grow sesame seed.
- Leaders like that get only the bare minimum of effort and never rouse employees to cooperative activity.