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"to be operational" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means that something is functioning, in working order, or ready to be used. You can use this phrase in various situations, such as: 1. Describing a new factory: "The new factory is expected to be operational by the end of the year." 2. Talking about a machine or equipment: "We are waiting for the new printer to be operational before we can start printing." 3. Referring to a military base or unit: "The military base was heavily damaged, but it is now fully operational again." 4. Mentioning a business or organization: "The company is expanding its operations and plans to open a new branch that will be operational next month." 5. Talking about a system or process: "We are currently implementing some changes to our payment system, but it will continue to be operational during the transition period."
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It is not yet known who will operate the route which is expected to be operational in 2015.
The airport is not expected to be operational until 2020.
It is due to be operational in early 2015.
The system was expected to be operational in approximately 2017.
The court, based in The Hague, is not likely to be operational until early next year.
The £16bn project is not expected to be operational until 2030s.
The East Timor defense force is not expected to be operational until January 2004.
By the end of June, a further 15 are meant to be operational.
3,000 — High-tech public-surveillance cameras to be operational in Manhattan by 2010.
The system was supposed to be operational on the turnpike and parkway by next month.
I had no idea that it needed a cable to be operational, but clearly it did.
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