operate
verb
if equipment operates, it works and does what it is intended to do
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to start working by being switched on
if something such as a light or an electricity supply goes on, it starts working or becomes available
verb
to make something such as a radio, CD etc start to produce sounds, or to be made to do this
if a piece of equipment cuts in, it starts operating automatically when it is needed
if something comes or goes into operation, it starts to work or become effective
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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