Operate and Occupy

Operate

Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

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

Occupy

Occupy verb - To hold the attention of.

Operate and occupy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operate" instead a verb "Occupy".

Common collocations

body operate body occupy body
bodies operate bodies occupy bodies
vehicles operate vehicles occupy vehicles
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