Umopera (en. To operate)

/um-ˈo-pe-ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an operation or process.
The doctor operated to remove the tumor from the patient's abdomen.
Umopera ang doktor upang alisin ang tumor mula sa tiyan ng pasyente.
To act or take steps according to a system.
The machines operated smoothly under the new system.
Umopera ang mga makina ng maayos sa ilalim ng bagong sistema.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'operar'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to operate under anesthesia
receiving anesthesia before the operation
umopera sa ilalim ng anestesya

Related Words

operation
A medical procedure for treating illness.
operasyon
surgeons
Specialized doctors who perform surgery.
mga surgeon

Slang Meanings

To agree or consent
He agreed to our plan to go on a trip to Baguio.
Umopera siya sa plano natin na mag-trip sa Baguio.
To participate or take a chance
He took part in the debate even though he wasn't used to it.
Umopera siya sa balagtasan kahit hindi siya sanay.
To join in a conversation or argument
He joined the conversation when he heard us arguing.
Umopera siya sa usapan nang marinig niyang nagtatalo kami.