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currently effective or actively exerting influence
- The new regulations will be operative starting next year.
- The security measures became operative immediately after the threat was identified.
- The emergency response team was made fully operative within minutes of the disaster.
- The contract clauses are now operative following approval from both parties.
- The decision by the board members became operative upon unanimous consent.
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(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Synonyms:
4
effective; producing a desired effect