Operable (adjective)

Capable of being operated or worked, as a machine or device; able to be performed, as a surgical procedure.

Origin:

Derived from the verb "operate" meaning "to work", it was first recorded in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The car was operable, but it needed new tires.
2. The machine was declared operable and was ready for use.
3. The patient was declared operable and the surgery was scheduled.
4. The computer was operable, but it was running slow.
5. The elevator was declared operable after the repairs were completed.