Operasyon (en. Operation)

o-pe-ra-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A planned activity or process usually with a specific purpose.
The rescue operation was successful.
Ang operasyon ng pagsagip ay naging matagumpay.
A medical procedure often requiring intervention by a doctor.
He needs to undergo heart surgery.
Kailangan niyang sumailalim sa operasyon sa kanyang puso.
A set of activities or steps carried out to achieve development.
The business operation is widely planned for next year.
Ang operasyon sa negosyo ay malawak na pinaplano sa susunod na taon.

Etymology

from Latin 'operatio', meaning 'action or activity'

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart operation
a medical operation performed to repair or replace a problematic part of the heart
operasyon sa puso
military operation
an action or operation carried out by the military to achieve an objective
military operasyon

Related Words

intervention
An action aimed at changing the current situation, especially in a medical context.
interbensyon
management
The process of overseeing operations or activities in an organization.
pamamahala

Slang Meanings

An activity or operation with a goal
Operations conducted in the barangay for cleanliness.
Mga operasyon na ginanap sa barangay para sa kalinisan.
Situation or involvement in a large task
In the operation of the business, we need a lot of personnel.
Sa operasyon ng negosyo, kailangan natin ng maraming tauhan.
Quick step or move
The operation was completed in an hour!
Natapos ang operasyon sa loob ng isang oras!