26984 words

operative

7 definitions ā€¢ 9 examples
1
a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands:

Examples:

a factory operative
2
a person who works secretly for an organization:

Examples:

a CIA operative
3
working or being used:

Examples:

The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed.
4

Examples:

an operative technique
5
working, or in existence:

Examples:

Our computerized stock-control system is now operative.
Iā€™m looking for a large, affordable apartment ā€“ and "affordable" is the operative word (= it has special importance).
6
a worker:

Examples:

a database/call-centre/factory operative
7
working or being used:

Examples:

The agreement will not become operative until all members have signed.
The green light comes on when the machine is operative.

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