To perform a function; work:
To act in a particular capacity:
Work is defined as to put forth effort in order to accomplish something or to have a job.
(Informal) To take on the responsibility or obligation for:
malfunctioning (antonym)
Malfunction is defined as to not work properly.
well-being (related)
behavior (related)
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excitability (related)
Showing action rather than state of being
homeostasis (related)
The way in which someone or something functions:
(Sports) To act as referee, umpire, etc.
The condition of being in action or at work
An action that results directly from or counteracts another action, especially the change in a body's motion as a result of a force applied to it. Some reactions counteract forces and are not readily apparent. When an object rests on a surface, such as a table, for example, the downward force it applies to the surface is counteracted by an equal but upwards force, or reaction, applied by the surface.
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(Sports) In play; live:
The definition of operative is in force, functioning or having control, or refers to something that has the most significance or the greatest importance.
Of the normal run (of a train, bus, etc.)
action (related)
The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area:
machine (related)
(Telephony, abbreviation) An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.
awareness (related)
In action or full operation
To put or bring into action or service; employ for or apply to a given purpose
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To assign a task to; require or demand a piece of work of
Have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
To provide occasion for; cause:
Object is defined as to reason or argument against something.
To benefit is defined as to be helpful to others, or to receive help from others.
To present a dramatic or musical work or other entertainment before an audience.
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To serve or function as a substitute for another:
To subtract:
To conduct (oneself or itself) in a specified way; act or react
substituting (related)
To act or serve in place of another
doing (related)
(Slang) To perform a sexual act upon; specif., to have sexual intercourse with
thriving (related)
To thrive is defined as to be successful in managing business or money.
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nervous-system (related)
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