operational
gb/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
Ingles
~ 4200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Ready and able to function
Working and ready to be used.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is operational
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
functional (Similar meaning but slightly more technical or mechanical in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
inoperative (Describes something that cannot function or be used.)
Mga kolokasyon
fully operational
|become operational
|remain operational
|make operational
Mga tema
technology
|business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The new subway line is now operational.
- Only two of the four elevators are operational.
- The website will be operational again after the update.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
operational [noun]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners overuse it in casual speech; in everyday conversation, simpler words like 'daily' or 'working' may be more natural.
Mga kasingkahulugan
practical (More general; not limited to organizational contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
theoretical (Describes ideas without practical application.)
Mga kolokasyon
operational costs
|operational plan
|operational efficiency
|operational control
Mga tema
business
|military
|management
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- The company is reviewing its operational procedures.
- Operational costs have increased this quarter.
- The general discussed the operational details of the mission.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
operational [unit/mission]
Mga kasingkahulugan
active-duty (Specifically refers to personnel serving full-time in the military.)
Mga kasalungat
non-operational (Not engaged in active missions or unable to perform them.)
Mga kolokasyon
operational readiness
|operational unit
|operational command
Mga tema
military
|politics
Mga Halimbawa
- The squadron is fully operational and ready to deploy.
- Operational readiness is essential for national defense.
- The ship will be operational within days.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The army unit is operational.
- The ship is operational now.
- The soldiers are operational.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
operational
IPA
GB/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
Mga pantig at diin
op - er - a - tion - al (5 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: operational
Mga kaugnay na salita
Related words
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-operational
adjective
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operationalize
verb C1
Mga ekspresyon
become operational
1/bɪkˈʌm ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənəl/
fixed phrase
Start working as intended
To start working and be ready for use.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Despite the storm, the power grid remained operational.
- Our backup servers remain operational during outages.