Operate and Scheme

Operate

Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

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

Scheme verb - To engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends.

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Operate and scheme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operate" instead a verb "Scheme".

Nearby Words: schemed, scheming, schema, schemer, schematic

way	operate way	scheme way
magic	operate magic	scheme magic

Universal Driver's License The hero will know how to drive or operate any vehicle, regardless of its general control scheme.

Source: Action/Adventure Tropes
In addition to that, the major reason why the villain launches his whole scheme is because China refused to allow him access into their markets, similar to how many Western companies are either banned or must submit to heavy Chinese regulation to be able to operate within China today.

Source: Not So Crazy Anymore
Several jurisdictions (such as Indiana) operate on such a scheme.

Source: Useful Notes / Tort Reform

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