operating

opérationnel, d’exploitation

Qui concerne une activité ou le fonctionnement d’une entreprise ou d’un système.

En anglais simple : Connected with carrying out a particular activity or running a business or system.

• The company reduced its operating costs.
• We reviewed the operating procedures before starting work.
• These measurements apply under normal operating conditions.

Synonymes : operational

Expressions courantes : operating costs, operating procedures, operating conditions

en marche, en fonctionnement

Qui fonctionne au moment dont on parle.

En anglais simple : Working or running at the time being described.

• Stay away from operating machinery.
• The operating engine made a loud noise.
• Workers must wear safety glasses near operating equipment.

Synonymes : running, working, functioning

Contraires : idle

Expressions courantes : operating machinery, operating equipment, operating engine