⚙️operative

Meaning

functioning, having effect, or relating to a secret agent or worker

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example Sentences

The new law is now operative across the country.

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

Example Expressions

operative word

Synonyms

functional, working, active, effective, secret agent, operational

Entry 1

functional, working, active, effective, secret agent

Entry 2

active, functional, working, effective, operational

Antonyms

inactive, inoperative, ineffective, non-functional

Entry 1

inactive, inoperative, ineffective

Entry 2

inoperative, inactive, non-functional, ineffective

Collocations

operative word, operative procedure, operative law, secret operative, operative system, operative condition

Entry 1

operative word, operative procedure, operative law, secret operative

Entry 2

operative system, operative procedure, operative condition

More Example Sentences

I hope international relations will become more cooperative in the future.

I want everyone to know that setting boundaries does not mean being uncooperative.