Take huge strides in surgical operation (4)
I believe the answer is:
lope
'take huge strides' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in surgical operation' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LOPE' can be found hidden inside 'surgical operation'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lope that I've seen before include "Bound along carrying pole" , "Stride along" , "Run with long strides using pole" , "Run bearing pole" , "Move with long strides" .)