operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 4200
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B1
property
1
Ready and able to function
Working and ready to be used.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is operational
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هممعنیها
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
متضادها
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
ترکیبهای رایج
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
موضوعها
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The new subway line is now operational.
- Only two of the four elevators are operational.
- The website will be operational again after the update.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
operational [noun]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
هممعنیها
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
متضادها
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
ترکیبهای رایج
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
موضوعها
business
|military
|management
|work
نمونهها
- The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
- Operational costs have increased this quarter.
- The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
operational [unit/mission]
هممعنیها
active-duty (Specifically refers to personnel serving full-time in the military.)
متضادها
non-operational (Not engaged in active missions or unable to perform them.)
ترکیبهای رایج
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
موضوعها
military
|politics
نمونهها
- The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
- Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
- The ship will be operational within days.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The army unit is operational.
- The ship is operational now.
- The soldiers are operational.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
operational
IPA
GB/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
هجاها و تکیه
op - er - a - tion - al (۵ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: operational
خانوادهٔ واژه
Related words
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-operational
adjective
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operationalize
verb C1
عبارتها
become operational
1/bɪkˈʌm ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Start working as intended
To start working and be ready for use.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- Despite the storm, the power grid remained operational.
- Our backup servers remain operational during outages.