Operation (Noun)
Syllable division: op·​er·​a·​tion
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ US: /ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

British Pronunciation of the word Operation
American Pronunciation of the word Operation

#1 Meaning: When something is active/working
Example:
> There are several new programs in operation at this moment.
> They expect that the new car will come into operation soon.

#2 Meaning: An activity that is planned for the purpose of achieving something.
Example:
> The operation to help homeless people should start within this week.
> The military operation was moved ahead of schedule.

#3 Meaning: When you undergo surgery.
Example:
> She needs to go for an operation in her knee next week.
> He wants to know if the operation to remove his cancer will be successful or not.

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