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Meaning ofoperativein English

operative

us/ˈoʊprətɪv/uk/ˈɒprətɪv/

Pluraloperatives

Definitions

Adjective
1. exerting influence; active in production
  The company's new marketing strategy is operative and has increased sales significantly.
2. functional; in working condition
  The surgeon checked to ensure the equipment was operative before starting the procedure.
3. producing desired effects; successful
  The new policy has been operative in reducing traffic congestion.
4. effective; producing results
  The team's operative plan led to a significant increase in productivity.
Noun
1. a secret agent; spy or investigator
  The detective was an experienced operative who had solved many high-profile cases.
2. a worker with specific skills; functions
  The company hired a skilled operative to repair the complex machinery.