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operator

[op-uh-ray-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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The 40-year-old Army Reserve veteran, who served more than six years as a signal switchboard operator, was working full time, but landlords kept slamming the door in his face.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

A round-the-world cruise that left passengers stranded in Cambodia after its US-based operator ran out of money has been seized in Singapore.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

It also imposed a provisional fine of 331 billion won on Woowa Brothers Corp, the operator of the Baemin food delivery app, over similar violations, bringing the combined fines to 631.9 billion won.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

A potential clue or a potential red herring: a reference to a Russian fringe ultranationalist group in an email sent to the operator of Rome Fiumicino Airport early on Thursday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

I yelp, but it’s only the operator come to take over my shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

“Rips represent a natural new vertical for online sports betting and iGaming operators, given similar gaming or lottery mechanics and customer demographics,” the analysts said.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

The thick layer of fog provided chaos not just for the players and fans, but also commentators and camera operators at the J Davidson Stadium.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

The pair recently hosted “Well Connected,” a black-tie gala for “founders, owners, operators and investors,” at the Standard Spa in Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Johor residents have protested over dust pollution and flash floods linked to data centre construction, as operators build closer to residential areas.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

To make matters worse, phone lines that should have allowed the emergency response team to communicate with the operators in the control rooms were down.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland


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