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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's what they changed. We're trapped. Be calm. Give me your phone. They'll be able to track it. We have no choice. Operator. Find a structural drawing of this building. Find it fast. - Got it! - I need the main wet-wall. Eighth floor. (..)
    1999 The Matrix
  • (..) For what? Your training. Morning. Did you sleep? You will tonight. I guarantee it. I'm Tank. I'll be your operator. - You don't have any -- - Holes? Nope. Me and my brother, Dozer, are % pure, old-fashioned, homegrown human. Born free right here ... (..)
    1999 The Matrix