turn vs operate

turn is a noun but operate is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of turn include control.

turn (noun)	operate (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
taking a short walk out and back
a favor for someone
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

turn (verb)	operate (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain	perform surgery on
change to the contrary	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
go sour or spoil	handle and cause to function
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become	keep engaged
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action	perform as expected when applied
change color	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics