Operate
Spin
Spin verb - To move in circles around an axis or center.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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CBS didn't have room on its schedule to air the show, and refused to allow the show to operate as a spin-off on another network.
Source: Series / Another World - Much used to operate several commercial-free spin-offs that air music videos.
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The sequel reveals the main character went on to found schools across the country dedicated to training Back alley doctors who could operate anywhere with anything (and the Facebook spin-off game focuses on running one of said clinics).
Source: Back-Alley Doctor
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