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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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Antonyms
NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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Example Sentences

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He posited that the company may opt to outright purchase a carrier or a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, which is a provider with an arrangement to leverage another company’s capacity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The brokerage remains optimistic about the Thai hospital chain operator due to factors such as improving momentum of patient inflows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

MGM Resorts International soared 16% to $50.69 after Barry Diller’s media conglomerate People Inc. offered to acquire the casino operator in a deal valued at $18 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For example, Grandy noted, a drone operator accidentally struck a Super Scooper plane during the Palisades fire, damaging the aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Rick dialed, presently had the police switchboard operator.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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