operational
Meaning: Relating to the routine functioning or active operations of an organisation, system, or military force; in working order and ready for use.
Operational describes the day-to-day running of systems and organisations, as distinct from strategic planning or maintenance. It is widely used in business, military, and technical contexts. 'Operational' also means functioning — a system that is 'fully operational' is working as intended. Common collocations include 'operational costs,' 'fully operational,' 'operational matters,' and 'operational efficiency.'
Examples
- The new railway line is expected to be fully operational by the end of next year, subject to final safety checks. 新铁路线预计将在明年年底前全面投入运营,前提是通过最终安全检查。Se espera que la nueva línea ferroviaria esté plenamente operativa a finales del año que viene, a reserva de las comprobaciones finales de seguridad.新しい鉄道路線は、最終的な安全検査を条件に、来年末までに完全稼働する予定である。새 철도 노선은 최종 안전 점검을 조건으로 내년 말까지 완전히 가동될 예정이다.
- Operational costs have risen sharply, putting pressure on margins across the industry. 运营成本急剧上升,给全行业的利润率带来了压力。Los costes operativos han aumentado considerablemente, presionando los márgenes en todo el sector.運営費が急激に上昇し、業界全体の利益率に圧力がかかっている。운영 비용이 급격히 상승하여 업계 전반의 수익률에 압박을 가하고 있다.
- The military commander delegated operational decisions to his deputies while focusing on the broader strategic picture. 军事指挥官将作战决策委托给副手们,自己则专注于更宏观的战略图景。El comandante militar delegó las decisiones operativas en sus subordinados mientras se concentraba en el panorama estratégico más amplio.軍の司令官は作戦上の決定を副官たちに委任し、自身はより広い戦略的全体像に集中した。군 사령관은 작전상의 결정을 부관들에게 위임하고 자신은 보다 넓은 전략적 전체상에 집중했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, journalism, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'operation,' from Latin 'operatio' meaning a working or activity, from 'operari' (to work, to labour), from 'opus' (work). The adjective emerged in English in the early 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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