Pronunciation

/ˈɑːpəreɪtər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A person who operates a machine, system, or apparatus, especially one that requires technical skill or knowledge. For example: “The crane operator carefully lifted the heavy load onto the truck.”
• Noun (n): In computing, it refers to a symbol or keyword used to perform specific operations in a programming language. For instance: “The ‘for’ loop is a control structure used by the programmer as an operator to iterate through a sequence.”
• Verb (v): To manage, control, or work with a machine, system, or process. Example: “She has been operating the assembly line machinery for over a decade.”

Phrases

• “Operator error”: Refers to mistakes made by a human operator rather than mechanical failure.
• “Phone operator”: A person who connects calls and provides assistance in a telephone exchange.
• “Operator in a chatbot”: The artificial intelligence or script responsible for understanding and responding to user inputs.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The train operator ensured all passengers were safely aboard before departing.”
• Noun (computing): “Learning the different operators in Python is essential for efficient coding.”
• Verb: “As a web developer, he needs to be able to operator various content management systems.”

Synonyms

• Controller (noun)
• Manipulator (noun)
• Handler (noun)
• Operant (noun, in a computing context)
• Manage (verb)
• Control (verb)