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