运作 (yùn zuò) — to operate, to run (an organization, system, machine)
Definition
运作 highlights the ongoing internal process of how an organization or system works. Pairs with 经营 (the business strategy side) and 运行 (systems/programs/vehicles functioning technically).
verb
to operateto run (an organization, system, machine)
Easily confused
Examples
- 运作。Zhè jiā gōng sī yùn zuò dé hěn hǎo.This company operates very well.
- 运作。Zhè ge cāo zuò xì tǒng yùn zuò dé hěn wěn dìng.This operating system runs very stably.
- 运作。Jī qì yùn zuò shí bú yào yòng shǒu qù pèng.Don't touch the machine when it's running.
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