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operable ( Adjective)

UK /ˈɒp.ər.ə.bəl/ US /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.bəl/

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C1

that works; that may be put to use

-> The new machines are operable but they still need some improvements.

-> We put the operable machines on sale because we need new ones.

Synonym

functional

Opposite

inoperable

Work & business ->

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