Definition & Meaning of "operator"

Operator

a person who uses or controls a machine, device or piece of equipment

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

someone or a company that is in charge of running a particular business

a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties

a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets

a person who manages telephone calls and connections, typically at a switchboard in a corporation or telephone exchange

Example

The operator skillfully swerved the remote-controlled car around obstacles.

The operator will connect your call to the relevant department for assistance.

The printing press operator set the pages in preparation for the large print run.

The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse.

The operator ran the tape backward to replay the dialogue.

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