Operate and Support

Operate

Operate verb - To control the mechanical operation of.

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

Support verb - To promote the interests or cause of.

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Operate and support are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operate" instead a verb "Support".

work	operate work	support work
body	operate body	support body

In Real Life, crews of helicopters are not equipped with 'chutes as helos, especially thos for close air support, mostly operate below the safe opening altitude of a parachute.

Source: Video Game / Operation Flashpoint
Much like Support troops, Utility craft are vital for an force to operate, and are the workhorses of a supply chain.

Source: Standard Sci-Fi Army
The Eel, a supervillain from the Global Guardians PBEM Universe has the ability to generate an electrical charge in addition to having the "Aquaman" power set of being able to operate underwater without life support, and the ability to squeeze through very tight openings.

Source: Psycho Electric Eel

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