operate; control




handle and cause to function

"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

Type of:
  • manipulate

Types:
  • synchronize; synchronise
  • dial
  • turn
  • submarine
  • treadle
  • relay
  • gate
  • pedal
  • drive
  • fly; aviate; pilot


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