operation — a planned activity involving many people performing various actions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a planned activity involving many people performing various actions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 작전, 운영, 조직적인 활동
Korean pronunciation: 아-퍼-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- The spy's cover was blown during Operation Pizza Delivery.
- My grandmother's hip operation was successful, now she can dance again.
- The coffee shop's operation starts at 5 AM to serve early birds.
operation
NOUN//ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn//
a planned activity involving many people performing various actions
The operation successfully removed the patient's tumor.
The operation started as soon as the rescue team took action. (OPERATE → ACTION → OPERATION)
After preparation, the operation succeeded and led to celebration.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'operatio'에서 유래되었으며, '일하다'를 뜻하는 'operari'에서 파생되었습니다. 중세 시대에는 주로 '일의 수행'이라는 의미로 사용되다가, 17세기부터 의학적 수술을 의미하기 시작했고, 20세기에 군사 작전의 의미도 갖게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's cover was blown during Operation Pizza Delivery.”
“My grandmother's hip operation was successful, now she can dance again.”
“The coffee shop's operation starts at 5 AM to serve early birds.”
“Operation Clean Room failed because my brother hid everything under his bed.”
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