operational

Definitions

In working order and ready for use.

Relating to the functioning or management of a business or system.

In the process of being carried out or in effect.

Examples

The new factory will be fully operational by the end of next month.

We need to ensure that all safety protocols are operational before starting the experiment.

The airport remained operational despite the heavy snowfall throughout the night.

Synonyms

functional working active running operative usable effective

Antonyms

inoperative broken nonfunctional inactive disabled out-of-order defunct