BusinessAugust 17, 2026

operationalise

op-uh-RAY-shuh-nal-yze

Definition

To put a plan, system, or facility into effective working order or operation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'operari' (to work) via 'operation'. The suffix '-ise' was added to denote the process of bringing something into a functional state.

In the news

The bank plans to operationalise an IFSC Banking Unit to expand its business presence at GIFT City. It signifies the transition from the planning phase to the active functioning of the new unit.

Punjab & Sind Bank Plans QIP to Reduce Government Stake, Meet SEBI MPS Norms

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