operating

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: op-er-at-ing (4)

English Definition

Used for or connected with the control or functioning of a business or machine

Example Sentence

The company's operating costs have increased significantly.

US IPA /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/