Meaning of 操る in Japanese

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Definition of 操る

  1. (v5r, vt) to manipulate; to operate; to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to steer (a ship)

    あの通訳は5か国語を自由に操る。
    That interpreter is a master of five languages.

  2. to have a good command of (a language); to be fluent in
  3. to operate a puppet; to pull the strings of a puppet
  4. to mastermind; to pull the strings; to control from the shadows
  5. to play (a musical instrument)

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