flip vs operate

operate vs flip

flip is a noun but operate is not a noun.

flip is an adjective but operate is not an adjective.

flip and operate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
operate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, operate is a hypernym of flip; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than flip:

flip: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
operate: keep engaged

Other hypernyms of flip include engage, lock, mesh.

flip (noun)	operate (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

flip (adjective)	operate (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect

flip (verb)	operate (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	perform surgery on
go mad, go crazy	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way	handle and cause to function
throw or toss with a light motion	keep engaged
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	perform as expected when applied
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material

Difference between flip and operate

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