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operative in Dutch

operative in Dutch is werkzaam — operative means in effect, functioning, or currently applicable.

operative in Dutch

werkzaam
adj

What does "operative" mean?

  1. adjective In effect, functioning, or currently applicable.
    "The new rules become operative next month."
  2. noun A secret agent, spy, or detective.
    "An undercover operative infiltrated the smuggling network."
  3. noun A worker, especially one with a particular skill.
    "Factory operatives assembled the parts by hand."
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operative in a sentence

  • The new rules become operative next month.
  • An undercover operative infiltrated the smuggling network.
  • Factory operatives assembled the parts by hand.

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What is "operative" in Dutch?

"operative" in Dutch is werkzaam. operative means: In effect, functioning, or currently applicable.

How do you use "operative" in a sentence?

Example: "The new rules become operative next month." In Dutch, "operative" is werkzaam.

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