Cruise and Operate

Cruise

Cruise verb - To move about from place to place aimlessly.

Operate and cruise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Operate" instead a verb "Cruise".

Nearby Words: cruised, cruiser, cruising

Operate

Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

Cruise and operate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruise" instead a verb "Operate".

Common collocations

car cruise car operate car

Both words in one sentence

  • Tim Taylor Technology They have a 'cruise' speed at which they operate at optimum performance for distance, speed, and fuel usage.
  • Series / Scorpion He hates water, and boats because they operate on water, but in "Love Boat" he has to board a cruise ship masquerading as a guest and later chooses to jump into the water to knock out the Villains of the Week who are escaping on a lifeboat.
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