electric operation

noun

UK /ɪˈlɛk.trɪk ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

US /ɪˈlɛk.trɪk ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

A machine that works by using electricity.

The toy train's electric operation makes it move around the track.

SYNONYMS

electric working electrical functioning powered operation electric running

RELATED WORDS

electricity motor battery power machine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of running something using electric power.

The electric operation of the factory saves a lot of energy.

3. A medical procedure that uses electric tools or currents.

The doctor explained the electric operation to the patient.

4. The way an electric device or system works.

Engineers studied the electric operation of the new robot.