noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
operation of a machine; running; working
Used for a machine, plant, facility, or system being operated or running. As 運転する it can be transitive when someone operates the machine, or intransitive when the machine runs.
工場では夜間も機械を運転している。
At the factory, they operate the machines even at night.
この装置は自動で運転する。
This device runs automatically.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
driving a vehicle
The everyday word for driving a car, bus, train, or other vehicle. Usually transitive with a vehicle as the object, as in 車を運転する.
毎日車を運転しています。
I drive a car every day.
飲酒後は絶対に運転してはいけない。
You must never drive after drinking.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
management of funds; use of capital; investment
Business or finance use referring to making funds or capital work, or managing available money. In ordinary modern wording, 運用 or 資金繰り may be more common depending on the context.
限られた資金を効率よく運転する必要がある。
We need to manage the limited funds efficiently.
資金の運転がうまくいかず、会社は苦しくなった。
The company's finances became strained because its funds were not managed well.