smalloperation
nounUK /smɔːl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
US /smɔːl ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
A small operation is a little job or a little surgery that is not big.
The doctor did a small operation on my finger and it did not hurt much.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business that is small in size.
My uncle runs a small operation selling fresh bread.
3. A planned action with a few people or steps.
The rescue was a small operation with just two helpers.
4. A minor medical treatment done quickly.
She had a small operation to fix her tooth.