Operator

usgb/ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
noun

A person who runs or controls a machine, or a tool.

The bulldozer operator was responsible for clearing the wreckage.
Visual representation of "operator" - A person who runs or controls a machine, or a tool.

Often appears as...

  • machine operator
  • crane operator
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Not Only Machines

An operator can control complex systems or networks, not just physical tools.

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The network operator ensures all computer systems function smoothly.
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Gender Neutral

The term is not tied to gender; both men and women can be operators.

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She is the leading crane operator at the construction site.
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