operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 4200
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Ready and able to function
Working and ready to be used.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is operational
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'operational' with 'operative'. 'Operational' usually refers to readiness or working state, while 'operative' can refer to a person or something in effect.
المرادفات
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
الأضداد
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
الموضوعات
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The new subway line is now operational.
- Only two of the four elevators are operational.
- The website will be operational again after the update.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The machine is operational.
- The store is operational today.
- The phone is not operational.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Relating to practical work or activities
About the work and activities needed to make something run.
نمط الاستخدام:
operational [noun]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
المرادفات
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
الأضداد
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
الموضوعات
business
|military
|management
|work
أمثلة
- The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
- Operational costs have increased this quarter.
- The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- We talked about the operational plan.
- The operational cost is high.
- They need better operational control.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Involving active military missions
Ready for or doing military actions.
نمط الاستخدام:
operational [unit/mission]
المرادفات
active-duty (Specifically refers to personnel serving full-time in the military.)
الأضداد
non-operational (Not engaged in active missions or unable to perform them.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
الموضوعات
military
|politics
أمثلة
- The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
- Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
- The ship will be operational within days.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The army unit is operational.
- The ship is operational now.
- The soldiers are operational.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
operational
IPA
GB/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
المقاطع والنبر
op - er - a - tion - al (٥ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: operational
عائلة الكلمة
Related words
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-operational
adjective
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operationalize
verb C1
التعبيرات
become operational
1/bɪkˈʌm ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Start working as intended
To start working and be ready for use.
أمثلة
- The new airport terminal became operational last week.
- The system will become operational after testing.
fully operational
1/fˈʊli ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Completely ready to function
Working 100% and ready to use.
أمثلة
- The factory will be fully operational by next month.
- After repairs, the train service is fully operational again.
remain operational
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Continue working as intended
To keep working and be ready for use.
أمثلة
- Despite the storm, the power grid remained operational.
- Our backup servers remain operational during outages.