Synonyms and antonyms of To work, or to start working (of a piece of machinery) in British Thesaurus

operate (verb)

if equipment operates, it works and does what it is intended to do

come on ()

to start working by being switched on

function (verb)

to work or operate in a particular way

work (verb)

to operate in a satisfactory way

run (verb)

if a machine or engine runs, or if you run it, it is working

go on ()

if something such as a light or an electricity supply goes on, it starts working or becomes available

play (verb)

to make something such as a radio, CD etc start to produce sounds, or to be made to do this

cut in ()

if a piece of equipment cuts in, it starts operating automatically when it is needed

into operation ()

if something comes or goes into operation, it starts to work or become effective

cope (verb)

used about systems and machines

deploy (verb)

if a piece of equipment deploys, it works correctly when you use it

engage (verb)

if a part of a machine engages, or if you engage it, it fits into another part so that they work together

go up ()

if lights go up, especially in a theatre or cinema, they are switched on and gradually become brighter

operation (noun)

used about the way that a machine or piece of equipment operates

start (verb)

to begin to work

switch on ()

if you switch on something such as a light or a machine, or if it switches on, you make it start working

write (verb)

a pen that does not write does not work