· direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

Synonym(s): run

Hypernym(s): direct

· perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

Synonym(s): function, work, go, run

· handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

Synonym(s): control

Hypernym(s): manipulate

· perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonym(s): manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre

Hypernym(s): move, go

· happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"

Hypernym(s): happen, hap, go_on, pass_off, occur, pass, fall_out, come_about, take_place

· keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

Synonym(s): engage, mesh, lock

Hypernym(s): move, displace

· perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"

Synonym(s): operate_on

Hypernym(s): treat, care_for