operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
Ready and able to function
Working and ready to be used.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is operational
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
Αντώνυμα
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
Θέματα
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The new subway line is now operational.
- Only two of the four elevators are operational.
- The website will be operational again after the update.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
operational [noun]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
Συνώνυμα
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
Θέματα
business
|military
|management
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
- Operational costs have increased this quarter.
- The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
operational [unit/mission]
Συνώνυμα
active-duty (Specifically refers to personnel serving full-time in the military.)
Αντώνυμα
non-operational (Not engaged in active missions or unable to perform them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
Θέματα
military
|politics
Παραδείγματα
- The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
- Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
- The ship will be operational within days.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The army unit is operational.
- The ship is operational now.
- The soldiers are operational.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
operational
IPA
GB/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
op - er - a - tion - al (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: operational
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Related words
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-operational
adjective
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operationalize
verb C1
Εκφράσεις
become operational
1/bɪkˈʌm ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Start working as intended
To start working and be ready for use.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Despite the storm, the power grid remained operational.
- Our backup servers remain operational during outages.