Vocabulary

manipulate

操作(そうさ)する

B2 · Upper-intermediate Uncommon

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Verb

To control or handle something skillfully; sometimes to influence someone unfairly or dishonestly.

何(なに)かを器用(きよう)に扱(あつか)う、操作(そうさ)すること。また、人(ひと)を不正(ふせい)に、またはずるく操(あやつ)ること。

Examples

  1. He knows how to manipulate the controls with ease.
  2. Some people try to manipulate others for personal gain.

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