operative

adjective
UK: /ˈɒpərətɪv/
US: /ˈɑːpərətɪv/

  1. Ready for use or having an effect.

    1. The new law is now operative.
    2. Once the agreement is signed, the clause becomes operative immediately.

  2. Being in force or having effect; valid.

    1. The contract became operative last week.
    2. The new regulations are fully operative from the beginning of next year.

Synonyms

active effective worker agent
operative noun

  1. A worker, especially one involved in skilled practical work.

    1. He is an operative in the factory.
    2. Several operatives were injured in the recent industrial accident at the plant.

  2. A secret agent or detective.

    1. The operative gathered crucial intelligence.
    2. As a skilled operative, she always completed her missions successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "operative" in English means: Ready for use or having an effect., Being in force or having effect; valid..

The phonetic transcription of "operative" is /ˈɒpərətɪv/ in British English and /ˈɑːpərətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "operative": active, effective, worker, agent.

Example usage of "operative": "The new law is now operative.". More examples on the page.