How to pronounce operating

Say it like this: /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/

What does operating mean?

adjIn operation; that operates.

“Don't touch the operating machinery.”

Involved in an operation.

“The team arbitrarily chose that one operating frame of reference which we all use today.”

nounSynonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).

“Operating on conscious patients involves some additional considerations.”

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