operator synonyms

operator

n.

  1. 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.

  2. One who operates workable property

    executive, supervisor, director; see administrator.

  3. *Manipulator

    speculator, scoundrel, fraud; see rascal.

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