operate under
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle under
Meanings
Function according to a particular condition or rule
Why “under”? Something is under a rule, group, burden, or close check. It works inside that pressure.
“We operate under strict regulations.”
“The lab operates under safety rules.”
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Operate under means function according to a particular condition or rule. Operate on means perform surgery on someone.
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operate on
A contrast learners often mix up
Perform surgery on someone
come under
Same under pattern: under control
Be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny
fall under
Same under pattern: under control
Drop below an expected standard or value; Belong to a particular category
labour under
Same under pattern: under control
Be hampered by a wrong belief or burden
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