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VocabJLPT N1
operation (of a machine)
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. operation (of a machine)
  2. 2. running
  3. 3. working (and earning money)
  4. 4. deployment (e.g. to a production environment)
The operation or running of a machine, factory, or system. It is used to indicate whether equipment or a facility is actively functioning or in service.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, I'm surprised the equipment even runs under that management.

Sentence 2

Umm, so that alarm just now — does that mean the safety circuit kicked in?

Sentence 3

Honestly, it's scary that that old system is still running.

Sentence 4

Is it true that factory runs even on weekends?

Sentence 5

Not again — the copier's down and the line is getting longer!