(n) capital available for the operations of a firm (e.g. manufacturing or transportation) as distinct from financial transactions and long-term improvements
(n) the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes, Syn. budget items, operating cost, overhead
(n) a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations, Syn. operating theatre, OR, surgery, operating theater, Example:great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic