OPERABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

operable

adjective

ˈä-p(ə-)rə-bəl

as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose the historic wooden ship has been fully restored and is once again an operable seafaring vessel

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Recent Examples of operable Advertisement Manheimer noted that the area’s one operable road could not be shut down for Biden’s motorcade. —

Chris Megerian and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 It is strongly recommended that each bank develop an operable roadmap following our STAGE framework considering strategy, risk, cost, control and talent. —

Ravi Gedela, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Smith had made a trip to Tennessee, too, where phone service was still operable. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024 The agency's counter-drone system experienced technical issues and was not operable until after Crooks flew his drone near the site, the report outlined. —

Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for operable