operator

Definition

  • noun: a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business)
  • noun: one that 'operates'
  • synonyms: machiavellian, pbx operator, activist

Examples

  • She's quite an 'operator'—no one else could have gotten them all to agree to the project.

  • Call the 'operator' for the phone number.

  • the 'operator' of a nuclear power plant

Movie quotes

  • (..) and you're out. Free to get a hot shower and a good night's sleep. I know you're saying to yourself, "I'm an experienced operator. "I've put up with straight hours of this. Do I really need another weeks?" If you don't know the answer to (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane