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稼働

operation, running

稼 work; earn + 働 labor; work
noun Rare #40,369
operation, running Often used with する to mean “to operate” or “to run.”
JA: 工場の稼働は来月から始まります。
EN: The factory will begin operation next month.

今はこちらの機械は稼働していないんです。

This machine isn't operating at the moment.

そうすれば、製材所を稼働させられる

That way, we can get the sawmill up and running.

いずれ、全部を切るための製材所を稼働させるつもりだった。

Eventually, I planned to get the sawmill up and running so I could cut everything.