The meaning of OPERATING is arising from, relating to, or used for or in the operations of something (as a business). How to use operating in a sentence.
a. To exert an influence: forces operating on the economy. b. To produce a desired or proper effect: a drug that operates quickly. 4. To carry on a military or naval action or campaign. 5. Informal To conduct business in an irregular or devious manner: drug dealers operating in residential and urban areas.
Operating profits and costs are the money that a company earns and spends in carrying out its ordinary trading activities, in contrast to such things as interest and investment.
of, for, or pertaining to operations: an operating budget. of or pertaining to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc.: a manual of operating instructions.
Our 8,200 members are part of the International Union of Operating Engineers, comprising a workforce of more than 400,000 throughout the United States and Canada. With our training, experience and drive, we build value for our contractors. We do the job right the first time, on time and on budget.
