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Common collocations with operate in American Collocation

operate verb

US /ˈɑpəˌreɪt/

well

effectively
efficiently
satisfactorily
smoothly
successfully

Good PAs are an invaluable asset and few companies can operate efficiently or effectively without them.

in a particular area

globally
internationally
locally
nationally
nationwide
overseas
worldwide

Established in 1992 the company now operates internationally.

in a way that makes a profit

commercially
profitably

The theatre operated quite profitably for many years.

independently

autonomously
independently

The two organizations operate independently, within the National Health Service.