operator

UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪ.tɚ/

Translations

operatornoun
operators
pl
UK
/ˈɒp.ə.reɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɑː.pə.reɪ.tɚ/
The operator of the machine must be trained properly.
Оператор машины должен быть должным образом обучен.
The dispatcher received the emergency call and sent help immediately.
Диспетчер принял экстренный вызов и немедленно отправил помощь.
operatoradjective
UK
/ˈɒp.əˌreɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɑː.pəˌreɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively (e.g., “operator error”) to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to an operator’.

Definitions

operatornoun
A person who operates equipment or a machine.
The crane operator skillfully maneuvered the heavy load into place.
A person who manages or controls a business or organization.
The hotel operator ensured that all guests were satisfied with their stay.
A symbol or function denoting a mathematical operation.
In the equation 5 + 3, the plus sign is the operator.
A person who is adept at manipulating situations or people to their advantage.
He's known as a smooth operator in the business world.
A person who works for a telephone company and connects calls.
The operator connected me to the correct department after a brief hold.
operatoradjective
Relating to or intended for an operator.
The accident was blamed on operator error.