operate on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To perform a surgical procedure on a living body, typically to repair damage, remove diseased tissue, or improve function. This is the primary and most common meaning. To have an effect or influence on something; to work upon. This is a less common, figurative usage. Usage The verb "operate on" is used with a direct object (the patient or body part). It is a separ...