Operate and Protect

Operate

Operate verb - To look after and make decisions about.

Usage example: it takes years to learn how to operate that kind of business so that it makes money

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

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Operate and protect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operate" instead a verb "Protect".

The Evil Prince: Subverted in an episode where Atlantis visits a royal family with the gene required to operate Ancient technology necessary to protect their planet from the Wraith.

Source: Series / Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis: Subverted in an episode where Atlantis visits a royal family with the gene required to operate Ancient technology necessary to protect their planet from the Wraith.

Source: The Evil Prince
Until his third appearance where he, along with his girlfriend Lian, operate a kung fu training club to help people protect themselves.

Source: Western Animation / Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness

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