Operator
noun
A person who runs or controls a machine, or a tool.
The bulldozer operator was responsible for clearing the wreckage.
Often appears as...
- machine operator
- crane operator
noun
A person or company that runs a business.
The hotel operator reported higher profits this year.
Often appears as...
- business operator
- tour operator
Usage tips
Business
noun
A symbol or function used in mathematical or logical calculations.
In this equation, '+' is the operator.
Often appears as...
- addition operator
- multiplication operator
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person in charge of connecting calls on a telephone exchange.
I asked the operator to connect me to the hospital's mainline.
Often appears as...
- telephone operator
- switchboard operator
noun
A person who is skilled at manipulating events or people to their own advantage.
He's a smooth operator; he persuaded them to invest in his business.
Often appears as...
- smooth operator
- clever operator
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who runs or controls a machine, or a tool.
The bulldozer operator was responsible for clearing the wreckage.
Often appears as...
- machine operator
- crane operator
noun
A person or company that runs a business.
The hotel operator reported higher profits this year.
Often appears as...
- business operator
- tour operator
Usage tips
Business
noun
A symbol or function used in mathematical or logical calculations.
In this equation, '+' is the operator.
Often appears as...
- addition operator
- multiplication operator
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person in charge of connecting calls on a telephone exchange.
I asked the operator to connect me to the hospital's mainline.
Often appears as...
- telephone operator
- switchboard operator
noun
A person who is skilled at manipulating events or people to their own advantage.
He's a smooth operator; he persuaded them to invest in his business.
Often appears as...
- smooth operator
- clever operator
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/2Not Only Machines
An operator can control complex systems or networks, not just physical tools.
The network operator ensures all computer systems function smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Gender Neutral
The term is not tied to gender; both men and women can be operators.
She is the leading crane operator at the construction site.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Only Machines
An operator can control complex systems or networks, not just physical tools.
The network operator ensures all computer systems function smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Gender Neutral
The term is not tied to gender; both men and women can be operators.
She is the leading crane operator at the construction site.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Only Machines
An operator can control complex systems or networks, not just physical tools.
The network operator ensures all computer systems function smoothly.
Pro Tip 2/2Gender Neutral
The term is not tied to gender; both men and women can be operators.
She is the leading crane operator at the construction site.
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Filming The Kangaroo...
able to observe natural behavior without interfering with them at all we had both of our camera operators um filming the dominant mail and then we saw the rival mail appear into this arena the dominant well was a little bit away from us and the rival came towards him and both camera operators and myself we just
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Making data free for...
that sharing knowledge is power it made me realize that perhaps my army of Wikipedians is the most powerful army in the world so who knows so I'm actually not going to talk about the people's operate I think I'm afraid I didn't she didn't get the information the people's operator is
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A burial practice that...
first as a crematory operator, then as a mortician and most recently, as the owner of my own funeral home. And I have some good if you're looking to avoid the whole "doomed to decay and die" you will have all the help in the world in that avoidance from the funeral industry.
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How computers are...
The problem is with this operator. So, division -- we've used division because it's the inverse to multiplication, but as I've just said, the multiplication is a bit of a lie here. This is a very, very complicated, very non-linear operation; it has no inverse.
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From pacifist to spy:...
Operators had to lug a conspicuous transmitter through enemy territory, and the clandestine agency couldn’t protect her if she was caught. Noor accepted her assignment immediately. While she was determined to take her pacifist principles as far as possible,
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How to see with sound -...
Since longer, low frequency waves actually penetrate deeper than short, high frequency ones, multiple frequencies are often used together and composited into a life-like image. The operator can then zoom in and focus on different areas.
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Laws that choke...
otherwise every transcontinental flight would subject the operator to countless trespass suits. Common sense, a rare idea in the law, but here it was. Common sense -- Revolts at the idea. Common sense.
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Swim With The Biggest...
recent years but here they're protected giving their numbers a chance to recover you may have spotted a diver in the water let's see what I see camera operator Roger moons will now take you closer
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What if every satellite...
One day, without warning or apparent cause, all of humanity’s artificial satellites suddenly disappear. The first to understand the situation are a handful of government and commercial operators.
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Safari Live - Day 276 PIPE...
rare but we do see them so I just want to check some tracks here Kraig my professional camera operator spotted something I just want to see what is it
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Filming The Kangaroo...
able to observe natural behavior without interfering with them at all we had both of our camera operators um filming the dominant mail and then we saw the rival mail appear into this arena the dominant well was a little bit away from us and the rival came towards him and both camera operators and myself we just
Video examples
Making data free for...
that sharing knowledge is power it made me realize that perhaps my army of Wikipedians is the most powerful army in the world so who knows so I'm actually not going to talk about the people's operate I think I'm afraid I didn't she didn't get the information the people's operator is
Video examples
A burial practice that...
first as a crematory operator, then as a mortician and most recently, as the owner of my own funeral home. And I have some good if you're looking to avoid the whole "doomed to decay and die" you will have all the help in the world in that avoidance from the funeral industry.
Video examples
How computers are...
The problem is with this operator. So, division -- we've used division because it's the inverse to multiplication, but as I've just said, the multiplication is a bit of a lie here. This is a very, very complicated, very non-linear operation; it has no inverse.
Video examples
From pacifist to spy:...
Operators had to lug a conspicuous transmitter through enemy territory, and the clandestine agency couldn’t protect her if she was caught. Noor accepted her assignment immediately. While she was determined to take her pacifist principles as far as possible,
Video examples
How to see with sound -...
Since longer, low frequency waves actually penetrate deeper than short, high frequency ones, multiple frequencies are often used together and composited into a life-like image. The operator can then zoom in and focus on different areas.
Video examples
Laws that choke...
otherwise every transcontinental flight would subject the operator to countless trespass suits. Common sense, a rare idea in the law, but here it was. Common sense -- Revolts at the idea. Common sense.
Video examples
Swim With The Biggest...
recent years but here they're protected giving their numbers a chance to recover you may have spotted a diver in the water let's see what I see camera operator Roger moons will now take you closer
Video examples
What if every satellite...
One day, without warning or apparent cause, all of humanity’s artificial satellites suddenly disappear. The first to understand the situation are a handful of government and commercial operators.
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Safari Live - Day 276 PIPE...
rare but we do see them so I just want to check some tracks here Kraig my professional camera operator spotted something I just want to see what is it
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Quote examples
Raymond Burr
Canadian Actor
Over a period of time, if you have a successful show, then you have a devoted audience. I feel you owe something to them. That goes for everybody - writers, camera operators, actors, studio executives, etc. Sadly, I've realized it's a responsibility that very few people live up to.
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Spencer Abraham
American Politician
If you had a national grid with one operator, you had twenty or even a hundred operators, if you don't have the ability to compel people to observe high standards of conduct, then you run a greater risk.
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Tim Kennedy
American Athlete
Everyone knows who I am; everyone respects me as a shooter, as an operator, as a soldier... I'm always truthful, I'm always honest, and I'm always trying to do the right thing.
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Luther Strange
American Politician
Daily fantasy sports operators claim that they operate legally under Alabama law. However, paid daily fantasy sports contests are, in fact, illegal gambling under Alabama law.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.
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S. Truett Cathy
American Businessman
I have always encouraged my restaurant operators and team members to give back to the local community.
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Simon Travaglia
Author
It ain't the picture and it ain't the camera - it's the operator.
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Rocky Fielding
British Boxer
It's very nice to be in a big fight against a top operator.
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Jimmy John Liautaud
American Businessman
I'm a good operator: good with food and good with math.
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Suzanne Pleshette
American Actress
Telephone operators have called me 'sir' since I was 6.
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Raymond Burr
Canadian Actor
Over a period of time, if you have a successful show, then you have a devoted audience. I feel you owe something to them. That goes for everybody - writers, camera operators, actors, studio executives, etc. Sadly, I've realized it's a responsibility that very few people live up to.
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Spencer Abraham
American Politician
If you had a national grid with one operator, you had twenty or even a hundred operators, if you don't have the ability to compel people to observe high standards of conduct, then you run a greater risk.
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Tim Kennedy
American Athlete
Everyone knows who I am; everyone respects me as a shooter, as an operator, as a soldier... I'm always truthful, I'm always honest, and I'm always trying to do the right thing.
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Luther Strange
American Politician
Daily fantasy sports operators claim that they operate legally under Alabama law. However, paid daily fantasy sports contests are, in fact, illegal gambling under Alabama law.
Quote examples
Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.
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S. Truett Cathy
American Businessman
I have always encouraged my restaurant operators and team members to give back to the local community.
Quote examples
Simon Travaglia
Author
It ain't the picture and it ain't the camera - it's the operator.
Quote examples
Rocky Fielding
British Boxer
It's very nice to be in a big fight against a top operator.
Quote examples
Jimmy John Liautaud
American Businessman
I'm a good operator: good with food and good with math.
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Suzanne Pleshette
American Actress
Telephone operators have called me 'sir' since I was 6.
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