Operate and Steer

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Operate

Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

Usage example: do not operate heavy machinery, including cars, after taking this medication

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Steer is a synonym for operate in manage topic. In some cases you can use "Steer" instead a verb "Operate", when it comes to topics like drive, over. popular alternative

Nearby Words: operation, operative, operator, operating, operated

Steer

Steer verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

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Synonyms for Steer

Operate is a synonym for steer in over topic. You can use "Operate" instead a verb "Steer". popular alternative

Nearby Words: steered, steering, steerage, steersman

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Common collocations

body	operate body	steer body
way	operate way	steer way
plane	operate plane	steer plane
machine	operate machine	steer machine
Other words: vehicle, car, missile, ship, tank, spaceship, weapons, ships, planes, buttons, tanks.

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