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{ "term": "operation", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the process of cutting open a part of a person’s body in order to remove or repair a damaged part", "sensetop": "operation to do somethingoperation on somebody/something (to do something)operation for something", "labels": "also British English, informal(British English)(informal)(British English)(North American English)(British English)(British English)(British English)(British English)(North American English)(British English)(North American English)(British English)(British English)(British English)(North American English)(British English)(British English)", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Will I need to **have an operation**?" }, { "text": "He **underwent** a three-hour heart **operation**." }, { "text": "He had an operation to remove a growth.", "contextForm": "operation to do something" }, { "text": "an operation on her lung to remove a tumour", "contextForm": "operation on somebody/something (to do something)" }, { "text": "Doctors **performed an** emergency **operation** for appendicitis last night.", "contextForm": "operation for something" }, { "text": "We met the surgeon who performed the operation." }, { "text": "Robots can perform surgical operations on humans." }, { "text": "She came through the operation very well." }, { "text": "a delicate eye operation" }, { "text": "an operation for a kidney problem" }, { "text": "In 1942, she underwent an operation for a brain tumor." }, { "text": "She had to have an operation on her knee to help her walk again." }, { "text": "The player needed another operation on his injured knee." }, { "text": "Following two major operations for duodenal cancer, he was confined to bed or a wheelchair." }, { "text": "He is fit and well despite a major heart operation two years ago." }, { "text": "He was concerned about the effect of cancelled operations on patients who had waited a long time for surgery." } ], "topics": ["Healthcare"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["major", "minor", "small"], "verb + operation": ["have", "undergo", "come through"], "preposition": [ "during a/the operation", "operation for", "operation on" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "an organized activity that involves several people", "sensetop": "operation against somebody/something", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Weather conditions were too bad to mount a **rescue operation**." }, { "text": "The authorities launched a massive **security operation** in the city." }, { "text": "It was a **covert** government **operation** sanctioned by the President himself." }, { "text": "The police have **launched** a major **operation** against drug suppliers.", "contextForm": "operation against somebody/something" }, { "text": "the UN **peacekeeping operations**" }, { "text": "A huge rescue operation was launched after two divers were reported missing." }, { "text": "An ambitious clean-up operation followed the oil spill." }, { "text": "The countries have conducted joint anti-terrorist operations." }, { "text": "They were caught as a result of a surveillance operation." }, { "text": "The council said funds will be available for relief operations." }, { "text": "A criminal gang is thought to be behind the operation." }, { "text": "This was a lengthy and complicated operation, which drew on all the specialist skills of our officers." }, { "text": "It was a tricky operation to get all the barrels safely down on to the road." }, { "text": "For anybody to move 380 tons of material, that would be quite an operation." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "large-scale", "major"], "verb + operation": ["begin", "launch", "mount"], "preposition": ["during a/the operation"], "phrases": ["a theatre/theater of operations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a business or company, usually one that involves many parts", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a huge multinational operation" }, { "text": "He runs a successful dairy operation." }, { "text": "The venture will be set up as a 70%–30% **joint operation**." }, { "text": "Network Computing Inc. plans to open a UK operation in Britain next year." }, { "text": "They could not pledge long-term commitment to the Scottish manufacturing operation." }, { "text": "It's difficult for smaller independent operations to compete." }, { "text": "Today the co-op is a highly successful operation with a growing membership." }, { "text": "I have no desire to expand my operation." }, { "text": "By his mid-teens he was overseeing a local drug operation that brought in over $5 000 a day." }, { "text": "The magazine was set up and funded as a joint operation by British Intelligence and the CIA." } ], "topics": ["Business"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "large-scale", "major"], "verb + operation": ["begin", "launch", "mount"], "preposition": ["during a/the operation"], "phrases": ["a theatre/theater of operations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the activity or work done in a company, or in an area of business or industry", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The firm is looking to **expand its operations** overseas." }, { "text": "The company announced it would **cease operations**." }, { "text": "The directors are not involved in **day-to-day operations** of the business." }, { "text": "The airline has appointed a new director of flight operations." }, { "text": "restrictions placed on business operations" }, { "text": "One of the aims of the merger was to develop joint investment banking operations." }, { "text": "The company has commenced new mining operations in Zambia." }, { "text": "The company decided to eliminate its unprofitable manufacturing operations." }, { "text": "software tools for planning, distribution, order management, and retail operations" }, { "text": "Many companies are transferring manufacturing operations to lower-cost countries." }, { "text": "She was executive vice president of business operations." }, { "text": "The company applied for a federal permit to expand its operations." }, { "text": "David Thicke will oversee operations at the new warehouse." }, { "text": "The business was forced to suspend operations due to water damage." }, { "text": "The Financial Services Authority ordered the bank to suspend some operations for six months." }, { "text": "The plant resumed operations after a two-week closure." }, { "text": "They will continue operations as separate companies." }, { "text": "The company's trading operations relied heavily on complicated transactions." }, { "text": "The publisher will continue its web operations." }, { "text": "It is understood that the new hedge fund has not commenced operations, but it is raising funds for investments." }, { "text": "Retailers look for ways to streamline their operations and improve efficiency." }, { "text": "The hurricane disrupted operations at refineries along the Gulf Coast." }, { "text": "Many small businesses finance their operations by credit card." } ], "topics": ["Business"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "large-scale", "major"], "verb + operation": ["begin", "launch", "mount"], "preposition": ["during a/the operation"], "phrases": ["a theatre/theater of operations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "the department in a company that manages the way it produces goods or delivers services and makes sure its business practices are efficient", "labels": "informal", "examples": [ { "text": "He works in operations." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "an act performed by a machine, especially a computer", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The whole **operation is performed** in less than three seconds." }, { "text": "Use the new Smart Feature Manager to extract multiple features in a single operation." }, { "text": "One of our application servers currently requires 3 passwords just for one simple operation." }, { "text": "The application is designed to perform advanced file search operations on your computer." }, { "text": "People can apply for benefits and perform other operations from their home computers." }, { "text": "The staff didn't seem to know how to perform simple operations at the till." }, { "text": "The hire cost for equipment is estimated according to the average number of times a particular operation is performed." }, { "text": "To continue normal operations, both of the two firewalls must agree conditions are safe." }, { "text": "Docking stations allow the laptop to be detached with a single operation." }, { "text": "The phone boasts the very latest chip which delivers exceptional operation times." } ], "topics": ["Computers"] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "the way that parts of a machine or a system work; the process of making something work", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine." }, { "text": "Operation of the device is extremely simple." }, { "text": "Competition is central to the operation of markets." }, { "text": "The machine can get very hot during operation." }, { "text": "Serious injuries can result from unsafe operation of this vehicle." }, { "text": "As a student he did intensive research into the design and operation of fusion reactors." }, { "text": "We found this ventilation device best with regards to ease of maintenance and operation." }, { "text": "A touch screen can greatly simplify day-to-day operation of these complex devices." }, { "text": "a long-lasting lamp with an operation time of up to 6 000 hours" }, { "text": "The law can and should constrain the operation of the free market." }, { "text": "measures to improve the operation of the linked exchange rate system" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["effective", "efficient", "smooth"], "verb + operation": [ "come into", "bring something into", "put something into" ], "preposition": ["during operation", "in operation"], "phrases": ["in full operation", "into full operation"] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "the action of functioning; the fact of being used or active or having an effect", "sensetop": "in operationinto operation", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The factory will **cease operation** at the end of the year." }, { "text": "The system has been in operation for six months.", "contextForm": "in operation" }, { "text": "Temporary traffic controls are in operation on New Road." }, { "text": "The new rules **come into operation** from next week.", "contextForm": "into operation" }, { "text": "It's time to **put** our plan **into operation**." }, { "text": "the only reactor in full operation" }, { "text": "the smooth day-to-day operation of the department" }, { "text": "To reduce the target would disrupt the operation of money market mutual funds." }, { "text": "This is an example of the operation of the economic laws of supply and demand." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "military activity", "examples": [ { "text": "joint **military/combat operations**" }, { "text": "US forces **conducted** ground and air **operations**." }, { "text": "He was the officer in charge of operations." }, { "text": "UN troops supervised the relief operations." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["big", "large-scale", "major"], "verb + operation": ["begin", "launch", "mount"], "preposition": ["during a/the operation"], "phrases": ["a theatre/theater of operations"] } }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "a process in which a number or quantity is changed by adding, multiplying, etc.", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/", "audio": "op/operation/operation__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/", "audio": "op/operation/operation__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: via Old French from Latin operatio(n-), from the verb operari ‘expend labour on’, from opus, oper- ‘work’." }