operator
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒpəreɪtə(r)/
noun
B2
a person who uses a machine
The machine operator makes sure the equipment works safely.
B2
a person or company that runs a business
The bus operator provides transportation services to the community.
B2
a person who connects phone calls
Call the operator if you need help with your phone call.
R
a person who is clever at getting what they want
He's a smooth operator who always gets good deals.
R
a symbol that shows a math operation
The plus sign is a math operator for addition.
translation
a person who uses a machine; a person or company that runs a business; a person who connects phone calls; a person who is clever at getting what they want; a symbol that shows a math operation
Word Forms
Plural
operators