operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 4200
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Ready and able to function
Working and ready to be used.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is 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.
Visawe
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
Vinyume
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
Mada
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The new subway line is now operational.
- Only two of the four elevators are operational.
- The website will be operational again after the update.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
operational [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
Visawe
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
Vinyume
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
Mada
business
|military
|management
|work
Mifano
- The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
- Operational costs have increased this quarter.
- The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
operational [unit/mission]
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
Mada
military
|politics
Mifano
- The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
- Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
- The ship will be operational within days.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The army unit is operational.
- The ship is operational now.
- The soldiers are operational.
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.