operates
op-er-ates
verb
Controls the functioning of a machine, system, or business.
"The new software operates smoothly."
verb
Performs a surgical procedure on a patient.
"The surgeon operates on Tuesdays."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: operate, manoeuvre, manoeuver, maneuver, operate on, control, run, go, work, function, engage, mesh
Antonyms: disengage, malfunction, misfunction, withdraw