operating table table on which the patient lies during a surgical operation
operating system (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services
operating surgeon a physician who specializes in surgery
breathing spell a short respite
operating capital capital available for the operations of a firm (e.g. manufacturing or transportation) as distinct from financial transactions and long-term improvements
imperative requiring attention or action
operating budget a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements
operating theater a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
operating cost the expense of maintaining property
operating room a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
operating expense the expense of maintaining property
operatively in a manner to produce an effect
operating theatre a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
operating capability the capability of a technological system to perform as intended
abrading stone a primitive stone artifact used as an abrader
operating statement a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period
operational cell a terrorist cell that performs clandestine activities
operating involved in a kind of operation
boarding school a private school where students are lodged and fed
sporting life active interest in gambling on sports events