operate under

Frequency: 7.09.1 per million words

to function within the limits or conditions of something

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Examples (10)

  • The industry operates under rigid guidelines.
  • All departments must operate under the new company policies.
  • The special forces team had to operate under a veil of secrecy.
  • The new factory will operate under strict environmental regulations.
  • Many small businesses struggle to operate under the current economic climate.
  • The project operated under a tight budget and a tight deadline.
  • He prefers to operate under his own authority, without much supervision.
  • The charity operates under the principle of full transparency.
  • Due to the emergency, the hospital had to operate under extreme pressure.
  • The software is designed to operate under various operating systems.