operator

[ˈɑːpəreɪtər]

operator Definition

• 1. a person or company that operates a machine, vehicle, or service
• 2. a symbol or function representing an operation to be performed

Using operator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "operator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The operator of the crane lifted the heavy load.

• Example

  The phone operator connected me to the right department.

• Example

  The mathematical operator '+' represents addition.

• Example

  The logical operator 'AND' returns true only if both operands are true.

operator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for operator

• worker
• employee
• driver
• conductor
• mechanic

Antonyms for operator

• inoperative
• non-operator

Phrases with operator

• tour operator

  a company that specializes in organizing and selling package tours

  Example

  We booked our trip through a tour operator.

• operator error

  a mistake made by the person operating a machine or system

  Example

  The accident was caused by operator error.

• heavy operator

  a person who operates heavy machinery, such as bulldozers or cranes

  Example

  He worked as a heavy operator at the construction site.

Origins of operator

from Latin 'operari', meaning 'to work'

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Summary: operator in Brief

An 'operator' [ˈɑːpəreɪtər] is a person or company that operates a machine, vehicle, or service. It can also refer to a symbol or function representing an operation to be performed, such as the mathematical operator '+'. Phrases like 'tour operator' and 'operator error' extend the term's usage. 'Operator' is a formal term for 'worker' or 'employee'.