Topic: COMPUTERS
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op‧e‧ra‧tion S1 W1
1 the process of cutting into someone's body to repair or remove a part that is damaged COLLOCATIONS COLLOCATIONS
have an operation undergo an operation formal (=have an operation) perform an operation major/minor operation emergency operation routine operation (=an operation that is often performed) life-saving operation a heart bypass operation
medical
[countable]MHCOLLOCATIONS have an operation undergo an operation formal (=have an operation) perform an operation major/minor operation emergency operation routine operation (=an operation that is often performed) life-saving operation
a heart bypass operation2 a business, company, or organization : The firm set up its own property development operation. a microchip manufacturing operation Nolan and Barnes were both involved in the operation.
business/organization
[countable]BBThe firm set up its own property development operation.a microchip manufacturing operationNolan and Barnes were both involved in the operation.3 the work or activities done by a business or organization, or the process of doing this work : Many small businesses fail in the first year of operation.
work/activities
[uncountable and countable]BBMany small businesses fail in the first year of operation.4 a set of planned actions or activities for a particular purpose : The UN rescue operation started shortly after dawn.
actions
[countable]The UN rescue operation started shortly after dawn.5 the way the parts of a machine or system work together, or the process of making a machine or system work : The aircraft's engine operation was normal. The device has a single button, allowing for easy operation. Careful checks must be made before the factory commences operation.
machine/system
[uncountable]TThe aircraft's engine operation was normal.The device has a single button, allowing for easy operation.Careful checks must be made before the factory commences operation.6 the way something such as a principle or law works or has an effect
principle/law/plan etc
[uncountable] in operation a clear example of the law of gravity in operation
a clear example of the law of gravity in operation put/bring something into operation (=make something start to work) A scheme is being brought into operation to see how these changes would work.
A scheme is being brought into operation to see how these changes would work.7 a planned military or police action, especially one that involves a lot of people :
military/police action
[countable]PMSCP8TD an action done by a computer
