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Detailed Translations for operation from English to German

operation:

operation [the ~] noun

  1. the operation (working; action)
    die Wirkung; der Erfolg
  2. the operation (execution)
    die Operation
  3. the operation
    – In mathematics, an action performed on a set of entities that produces a new entity. Examples of mathematical operations are addition and subtraction. 1
    die Operation
  4. the operation
    – A specific action carried out by a computer in the process of executing a program. 1
    der Vorgang
  5. the operation
    – A specific task in the manufacturing process. 1
  6. the operation
    – A request or request-response pairing on a port that is associated with either a send or receive action. 1
    der Vorgang

Translation Matrix for operation:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Erfolg action; operation; working affluence; bestseller; box-office success; chance; chart topper; cracker; fortunate; fortune; good luck; hit; luck; prosperity; skin eruption; succeeding; success; wealth; welfare; well-being; windfall; working
Operation execution; operation medical surgery; surgery
Vorgang operation affair; business; case; event; matter; occasion; occurrence
Wirkung action; operation; working consequence; consequences; effect; effects; impact; outcomes; result; results
- cognitive operation; cognitive process; functioning; mathematical operation; mathematical process; mental process; military operation; performance; procedure; process; surgery; surgical operation; surgical procedure; surgical process
Not SpecifiedRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Arbeitsgang operation
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- surgical operation

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Related Definitions for "operation":

  1. the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)2
    • her smooth operation of the vehicle gave us a surprisingly comfortable ride2
  2. a planned activity involving many people performing various actions2
    • they organized a rescue operation2
    • the biggest police operation in French history2
    • running a restaurant is quite an operation2
    • consolidate the companies various operations2
  3. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work2
    • the operations in building a house2
    • certain machine tool operations2
  4. a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body2
    • they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available2
  5. (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods2
    • they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic2
  6. activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)2
    • it was a joint operation of the navy and air force2
  7. a business especially one run on a large scale2
    • a large-scale farming operation2
    • a multinational operation2
    • they paid taxes on every stage of the operation2
    • they had to consolidate their operations2
  8. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents2
  9. (computer science) data processing in which the result is completely specified by a rule (especially the processing that results from a single instruction)2
    • it can perform millions of operations per second2
  10. process or manner of functioning or operating2
    • the power of its engine determines its operation2
    • the plane's operation in high winds2
  11. the state of being in effect or being operative2
    • that rule is no longer in operation2
  12. In mathematics, an action performed on a set of entities that produces a new entity. Examples of mathematical operations are addition and subtraction.1
  13. A specific action carried out by a computer in the process of executing a program.1
  14. A specific task in the manufacturing process.1
  15. A request or request-response pairing on a port that is associated with either a send or receive action.1

Wiktionary Translations for operation:

operation
noun
  1. method by which a device performs its function
  2. method or practice by which actions are done
  3. surgical procedure
  4. procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
  5. military campaign
operation
noun
  1. EDV: Programmschritt
  2. Militär: Einsatz von Streitkräften
  3. Mathematik: Rechenvorgang
  4. Prozess, während dessen etwas tun oder durchführen wird
  5. die Art und Weise, wie man etwas bestimmtes benutzen
  6. Handlung, bei der man ein Gerät oder eine Maschine benutzen / verwenden
  7. Handlung

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
operation Bearbeitung bewerking — een verandering om iets voor een bepaald doel geschikt te maken
operation Operation opérationaction d’opérer.

operate:

to operate verb (operates, operated, operating)

  1. to operate (proceed; work)
    funktionieren; vorgehen; arbeiten; tun
    • funktionieren verb (funktioniere, funktionierst, funktioniert, funktionierte, funktioniertet, funktioniert)
    • vorgehen verb (gehe vor, gehst vor, geht vor, gang vor, ganget vor, vorgegangen)
    • arbeiten verb (arbeite, arbeitest, arbeitet, arbeitete, arbeitetet, gearbeitet)
    • tun verb (tue, tuest, tut, tat, tatet, getan)
  2. to operate (serve; attend to)
  3. to operate (drive; ride)
    fahren; steuern; lenken
    • fahren verb (fahre, fährst, fährt, fuhr, fuhrt, gefahren)
    • steuern verb (steuere, steuerst, steuert, steuerte, steuertet, gesteuert)
    • lenken verb (lenke, lenkst, lenkt, lenkte, lenktet, gelenkt)

Conjugations for operate:

present
  1. operate
  2. operate
  3. operates
  4. operate
  5. operate
  6. operate
simple past
  1. operated
  2. operated
  3. operated
  4. operated
  5. operated
  6. operated
present perfect
  1. have operated
  2. have operated
  3. has operated
  4. have operated
  5. have operated
  6. have operated
past continuous
  1. was operating
  2. were operating
  3. was operating
  4. were operating
  5. were operating
  6. were operating
future
  1. shall operate
  2. will operate
  3. will operate
  4. shall operate
  5. will operate
  6. will operate
continuous present
  1. am operating
  2. are operating
  3. is operating
  4. are operating
  5. are operating
  6. are operating
subjunctive
  1. be operated
  2. be operated
  3. be operated
  4. be operated
  5. be operated
  6. be operated
diverse
  1. operate!
  2. let's operate!
  3. operated
  4. operating
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

operate [the ~] noun

  1. the operate (agitating; perform; work)
    Handeln; Agieren

Translation Matrix for operate:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Agieren agitating; operate; perform; work
Handeln agitating; operate; perform; work
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Knöpfe bedienen attend to; operate; serve
arbeiten operate; proceed; work do; labor; labour; work
fahren drive; operate; ride be at the wheel; cart; drive; steer; trundle; wheel
funktionieren operate; proceed; work be on duty; function
lenken drive; operate; ride address; arrange; be at the wheel; be in command of; change one's tack; command; coordinate; direct; drive; drive horses; exercise authority; exert power; fly a machine; fly an aeroplane; go overboard for; guide; lead; navigate; order; organise; organize; point the direction; preside; refer to; reign; rule; steer; tack; take the lead
steuern drive; operate; ride act upon; arrange; arrange something; be at the wheel; be in command of; come in; command; drive; enter; exercise authority; exert power; fix; fly a machine; fly an aeroplane; get in; go in; go inside; go into; head for; influence; make for; navigate; order; preside; reign; rule; sail; set course for; steer; steer a course for; steer for; take the lead
tun operate; proceed; work accomplish; act; agitate; apply; conceptualise; conceptualize; construct; create; deal; deal with; design; do; employ; function; invent; labor; labour; make; make use of; manufacture; prepare; use; utilise; utilize; work
vorgehen operate; proceed; work have right of way
- control; engage; function; go; lock; maneuver; manoeuver; manoeuvre; mesh; operate on; run; work

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Antonyms for "operate":


Related Definitions for "operate":

  1. perform surgery on2
    • The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life2
  2. happen2
  3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense2
  4. handle and cause to function2
    • do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol2
  5. keep engaged2
  6. perform as expected when applied2
  7. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.2
    • She is running a relief operation in the Sudan2

Wiktionary Translations for operate:

operate
verb
  1. medicine
  2. to operate a machine
  3. -
operate
verb
  1. etwas geplant, kontrolliert und überprüfbar auf etwas einwirken lassen, damit ein passender, gewünschter Effekt hervorgerufen wird
  2. etwas in Tätigkeit/Gang setzen
  3. eine Wirkung entfalten

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
operate hervorrufen; herbeiführen; verursachen teweegbrengen — veroorzaken
operate arbeiten; operieren opereren — acties uitvoeren, optreden
operate operieren opereren — aan een chirurgische ingreep onderwerpen
operate funktionieren functioneren~ als een bepaalde functie vervullen
operate funktionieren fonctionneraccomplir sa fonction, en parlant d’un mécanisme, d’un organe, etc.
operate operieren; machen; tun; stellen; bereiten; wirken; einwirken; erwirken; wirksam sein; Wirkung ausüben; agieren; handeln; verfahren; vorgehen; tätig sein; sich verhalten opéreraccomplir une œuvre, produire un effet.

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