operator
operator
Definition
op·era·tor (äp′ə rāt′ər)
noun
- a person who operates; specif.,
- a person who effects something; agent
- ☆ a person whose work is operating a machine; specif., a person who operates a telephone switchboard a telephone operator
- ☆ a person engaged in financial, commercial, or industrial operations; owner or manager of a mine, railroad, factory, etc.
- ☆ Slang a clever, persuasive person who generally manages to achieve his or her ends
- Math. any symbol or term conventionally indicating that a certain process, substitution, etc. is to be carried out
operator
Synonyms
operator
n.
One who operates a machine
engineer, driver, operative, operant, skilled employee, trained employee; see also laborer, worker.Kinds of operators include: telephone, switchboard, PBX, long-distance, international, elevator, heavy equipment.
One who operates workable property
executive, supervisor, director; see administrator.*Manipulator
speculator, scoundrel, fraud; see rascal.
operator
Telecom Definition
- Someone who operates something, such as a machine. A telephone operator, for example, originally operated a switchboard, which at one time was thought to be a highly complex machine. A contemporary operator mans a PBX console or perhaps a complex traffic service position system (TSPS) console.
- A mathematical symbol or term that performs or describes an operation or process. Examples include multiplication, addition, and subtraction signs.
operator
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- overload: This problem is overcome by overloading the assignment operator.
- enable: A starter pack enables operators to easily fit the first filter once the machines are plugged in.
- vend: Read more... Self Leisure is the UK's leading bulk vending operator providing high profits and earnings for franchisees.
- allow: The new system provides x-ray images that allow airport security operators to look behind objects.
- notify: The report will be sent to the local authority who will notify the zoo operator of any recommendations within one month.
Adjective modifier
- mobile: Should I buy from a fixed operator, a mobile operator or a third party service provider?
- boolean: You can use boolean operators to refine your search: Using OR to link keywords will find Biz/ed pages containing either word.
- licensed: An operator can employ another person to employ bookings, but the licensed operator retains overall responsibility to maintain the license conditions.
- unary: Unary operators seem a good way to fix the '1 ' + '1 ' = '11 ' problem ( FAQ, 4.21 ).
- leading: Bridge Travel is the UK's leading short breaks tour operator.
- incumbent: The main problem for NCC is that they have no legal jurisdiction over NITEL the incumbent operator.
Modifies a noun
- algebra: These are objects studied in operator and operator algebra theory.
- precedence: Operator precedence means some operators are evaluated before others.
- o2: Spanish telecoms operator, Telefonica, is to acquire British mobile operator O2.
Noun used with modifier
- tour: Bridge Travel is the UK's leading short breaks tour operator.
- freight: The costs of maintaining freight only lines are borne by the freight operators through access charges.
- ferry: You can book your ferry online, ferry operators websites can be found here.
- bus: The main bus operator within the Boro of Telford & Wrekin is Arriva.
- train: The train operators had postponed the service to mark the occasion.
- telecommunications: Being Managing Director of a telecommunications operator himself, he is perhaps in a very good position to appreciate the argument.
operator Quotes
I'm hitting the driver so good,Igotta dial the operator for long distance after I hit it.
Browse dictionary entries near operator
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