operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 4200
működőképes, üzemben van, működési, operatív, üzemeltetési, bevethető, hadrafogható, harckész
B1
1
működőképes
B1
üzemben van
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is operational
The new subway line is now operational.
Az új metróvonal már üzemel.
Only two of the four elevators are operational.
A négy lift közül csak kettő működik.
The website will be operational again after the update.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The machine is operational.
A gép működőképes.
The store is operational today.
Az üzlet ma nyitva van.
The phone is not operational.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
Ready and able to function
Miunganiko ya maneno
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
Visawe
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
Vinyume
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
Mada
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Working and ready to be used.
In a state of being active and able to work or be used as intended.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
operational [noun]
The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
A vállalat felülvizsgálja a működési eljárásait.
Operational costs have increased this quarter.
A működési költségek emelkedtek ebben a negyedévben.
The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We talked about the operational plan.
Az operatív tervről beszéltünk.
The operational cost is high.
Magas a működési költség.
They need better operational control.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
Maana
Relating to practical work or activities
Miunganiko ya maneno
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
Visawe
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
Vinyume
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
Mada
business
|military
|management
|work
Ufafanuzi
About the work and activities needed to make something run.
Concerning the actual running or functioning of an organization, system, or process.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
operational [unit/mission]
The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
A repülőszázad teljes harckészültségben van, és készen áll a bevetésre.
Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
A bevetési készenlét elengedhetetlen a honvédelemhez.
The ship will be operational within days.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The army unit is operational.
A katonai egység bevethető.
The ship is operational now.
A hajó most már bevethető.
The soldiers are operational.
Maana
Involving active military missions
Miunganiko ya maneno
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
Visawe
active-duty (Specifically refers to personnel serving full-time in the military.)
Vinyume
non-operational (Not engaged in active missions or unable to perform them.)
Mada
military
|politics
Ufafanuzi
Ready for or doing military actions.
Engaged in or ready for active military operations.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
operational
IPA
GB/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
Silabi na mkazo
op - er - a - tion - al (silabi 5)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: operational
Familia ya neno
Related words
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-operational
adjective
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operationalize
verb C1
Semi
become operational
1/bɪkˈʌm ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Start working as intended
To start working and be ready for use.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Despite the storm, the power grid remained operational.
- Our backup servers remain operational during outages.