operating

In active use

Operating describes something in action or functioning: an operating system runs a computer, an operating room is where surgery happens.

The word often implies active control or management: operating costs are expenses incurred while running a business, operating hours are when a place is open.

To be operating is to be working or in effect: The factory is operating at full capacity.

functional

functioning

Working as intended

runningSwift foot travel
workingIn active function
activeIn operation now

performing · engaged · live · powered · on · started · enabled · activated · in service · up and running

executing

carrying out

Executing a task

conductingLeading or transmitting
performingExecuting an action
implementingPutting into effect

running · administering · executing · managing · handling · overseeing · directing · coordinating · facilitating · proceeding

controlling

handling

Treatment or management

manipulatingInfluencing through cunning
drivingControlling a vehicle
steeringControlling direction of movement

piloting · controlling · maneuvering · working · using · running · manning · commandeering · navigating · helming

surgical

surgery

Invasive medical procedure

theaterVenue for live drama
roomEnclosed interior area
tableHorizontal furniture surface

surgeon · procedure · anesthesia · incision · scalpel · sterile · scrubs · suture · clamps · gauze

technical

system

Connected parts forming whole

softwarePrograms directing computer operations
hardwareMetal goods and fittings
platformRaised flat structure

environment · parameters · conditions · temperature · pressure · capacity · frequency · voltage · mode · range

business

costs

Amounts required to pay

expensesMoney spent on things
budgetPlan for spending
profitGain exceeding expenditure

margin · revenue · income · losses · capital · overhead · leverage · cash flow · earnings · expenditure

operating

functioning

carrying out

handling

surgery

system

costs

operating

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